Course Code: SSSC
The Safety & Sea Survival course was developed by Yachting Australia in response to a coronial inquest resulting from six deaths in the 1998 Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race. Conducted in both the classroom (14 hours) and in the water (3-4 hours) the course covers all aspects of safety and survival including:
Preparation and Planning
Duty of Care, Safety Planning, Emergency Planning, Safety Equipment
Offshore knowledge and experience
Weather, Heavy weather strategies, Vessel Management
Emergencies
Emergency communications, pyrotechnics, Vessel damage, Man Overboard, Fire, Abandonment, Search and Rescue

Complements
TL4 Competent Crew Course

Aim
Teach safety aspects of yacht sailing and general seamanship skills.

Duration
18 hours includes practical sessions (flare & liferaft drills).

Next Course:
10 & 11 July 2010 at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron

Bookings
Richard – 0419 265 227

Cost
$440 per person (incl. GST), minimum of six candidates required to facilitate the course.
Group rates by negotiation.

Location
Classroom and onboard / inwater.

Note
This course is a pre-requisite for 50% of the crew competing in Category 1 & 2 yacht races in Australian waters.