General Information
- Classes are usually scheduled in the October-to-April time-frame in order to minimize schedule conflicts with sailing events.
- The classes are popular and tend to fill up quickly.
- We announce in advance the dates and times when registration will open. You can add these dates and times to your calendar as a reminder.
- We use an online registration system with credit card payment processing.
- We do not have an automated waitlist. You may send an email to sas@bcsailing.bc.ca if you would like to be advised when space is available.
Schedule and Online Registration
OPSC Schedule & Registration Updates
- This page was updated on October 15, 2026
- The preliminary schedule for the Fall 2026 to Spring 2027 training season has been posted below.
- More OPSC classes may be added, subject to demand.
- The next planned update to this page is November 15, 2026.
- Mark your calendar NOW and check back then!
OPSC Saturday-Sunday, January 30-31, 2027
Vancouver BC area – this class is tentative
General Registration opens November 15 at 7:00 am Pacific Time
The registration link below will become active at that time
If the registration system says the class is full, the class is full
OPSC Sunday-Monday, January 31-February 1, 2027
Vancouver BC area – this class is tentative
General Registration opens November 15 at 7:00 am Pacific Time
The registration link below will become active at that time
If the registration system says the class is full, the class is full
OPSC Saturday-Sunday, March 6-7, 2027
Vancouver BC area – this class is tentative
General Registration opens TBA at 7:00 am Pacific Time
If the registration system says the class is full, the class is full
OPSC Sunday-Monday, March 7-8, 2027
Vancouver BC area – this class is tentative and subject to demand
General Registration opens TBA at 7:00 am Pacific Time
If the registration system says the class is full, the class is full
Will more OPSC classes be added? When?
- The preliminary schedule for the Fall 2026 to Spring 2027 training season has been posted above.
- More OPSC classes may be added, subject to demand.
- The next planned update to this page is October 15, 2026.
- Mark your calendar NOW and check back then!
Recent Classes
Fall 2025 to Spring 2026 Training Season
April 19-20, 2026, Victoria BC
April 17-18, 2026, Victoria BC
February 8-9, 2026, Vancouver BC
February 7-8, 2026, Vancouver BC
Fall 2024 to Spring 2025 Training Season
March 2-3, 2025, Vancouver BC
March 1-2, 2025, Vancouver BC
February 1-2, 2025, Victoria BC
February 1-2, 2025, Sidney BC
December 1-2, 2024, West Vancouver BC
Fall 2023 to Spring 2024 Training Season
April 5-6, 2024, Victoria BC
February 17-18, 2024, Vancouver BC
November 25-26, 2023, Vancouver BC
BACKGROUND
BC Sailing’s Safety at Sea program offers personal survival training for racers and cruisers who are participating in coastal and offshore events and passages. Courses are delivered by Sail Canada accredited instructors in conjunction with local clubs and facilities. We use a mix of classroom, hands-on practical, indoor-outdoor, and in-the-water practical sessions.
Our mission is to enable sailors to prevent or mitigate emergencies and save lives.
The most current information on the Safety at Sea program, including course dates and registration, is always available on the website at BC Sailing Safety at Sea.
CONTACT
BC Sailing Safety at Sea Coordinator: sas@bcsailing.bc.ca
BC Sailing
#195 – 3820 Cessna Drive
Richmond, BC
, Canada, V7B 0A2
