US Sailing (SAS)

US Sailing Sanctioned Offshore
Safety At Sea (SAS) Certification

Why should I take a US Sailing Safety at Sea (SAS) Course?

Ever wonder what you would do if someone fell overboard from your boat?
Do you have a plan to deal with heavy weather if you can’t reach a safe harbor?
Are you interested in selecting the right emergency communications equipment or storm sails, but you’re unsure what to buy?
A US Sailing Sanctioned Safety at Sea Course will help you answer these questions and more!

Safety At Sea (SAS) Course Facts

The certificates are valid for five years from the date of issue.
Moderated and taught by experienced, lifelong sailors who include some of the top names in sailing and safety.
Courses developed with the support of Cruising Club of America, New York Yacht Club, The Sailing Foundation, and Storm Trysail Foundation.
Appropriate for a wide range of boats and experience levels – small, big, monohulls, multihulls (and powerboats, too).
Sanctioned with the approved curriculum by US Sailing, with special attention to conditions and challenges of the host organization’s sailing area.
More than 2,500 sailors attend safety courses around North America every year and many bring their families and crews.

2025 Dates: April 26-27th
Marina del Rey, CA

Important Description of the Courses

Certificates: International Offshore Safety at Sea course with Hands-on Training

Attendees who complete the prerequisites and hands-on training will receive a World Sailing- compliant US Sailing Sanctioned International Offshore Safety at Sea with hands-on training Certificate.

Prerequisites

First-time certificates:

Complete the Online Safety at Sea Offshore Course (units 1-15) before taking a hands-on (1- day) course. The Safety at Sea Offshore certificate must be dated within 365 days of taking the hands-on course.

Take a one-day in-person US Sailing Sanctioned Offshore Safety at Sea Course and then take the hands-on course. The Safety at Sea Offshore certificate must be dated within 365 days of taking the hands-on course.
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Refresher for certificate holder:

Holders of existing International Offshore Safety at Sea with hands-on training Certificates (not an Offshore Certificate) less than 7 years old, may attend a Refresher Safety at Sea hands-on ONLY (1-day) course. This certificate has a World Sailing logo on the left side. Below is how it reads on the certificate.

You must take Online Safety at Sea: Offshore Upgrade (units 11 – 15) before attending the Hands-on Training ONLY (1-day) refresher course. Upon completion of hands-on training and verification of the completion of the online course, US Sailing will issue you an International Offshore Safety at Sea certificate.

Your final Certification will be like this,