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
This page was updated on March 11, 2026.
The next planned update is September 15, 2026.
Class schedule:
Saturday-Sunday, February 7-8, 2026
Vancouver BC area – this class is confirmed
General Registration opens December 1, 2025 at 7:00 am Pacific Time
If the registration system says the class is full, the class is full
Class schedule:
Sunday-Monday, February 8-9, 2026
Vancouver BC area – this class is confirmed
General Registration opens December 8, 2025 at 7:00 am Pacific Time
If the registration system says the class is full, the class is full
Class schedule:
Friday-Saturday, April 17-18, 2026
Victoria BC area – this class is confirmed
General Registration opens January 30, 2026 at 7:00 am Pacific Time
If the first page of the registration system says the class is full, the class is full
Class schedule:
Sunday-Monday, April 19-20, 2026
Victoria BC area – this class is confirmed
General Registration opens February 13, 2026 at 7:00 am Pacific Time
If the first page of the registration system says the class is full, the class is full
OPSC Schedule Updates
The next planned update to the course schedule and registration information will be posted here by September 15, 2026.
When are the next OPSC classes?
The complete schedule for the Fall 2025 to Spring 2026 training season has been posted above.
We do not expect to schedule any more OPSC classes before Fall 2026.
The next scheduled update to this information will be posted here by September 15, 2026.
Mark your calendar NOW and check back then!
Recent Classes
2025-2026 Training Season (October-April)
February 7-8, 2026, Royal Vancouver Yacht Club
February 8-9, 2026, Royal Vancouver Yacht Club
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
