Southern California Yachting Association Presents:
US Sailing Sanctioned International Offshore Safety at Sea Course with Hands-on Training (2 day course) and
US Sailing Sanctioned Hands-On Only Training and
US Sailing Sanctioned International Offshore Safety at Sea Refresher Course
Our Moderator will be Debbie Huntsman
In person course work with hands on training will take place at
Del Rey Yacht Club – 13900 Palawan Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
on October 5th and 6th, 2024.
The one day seminars are on Sunday the 6th
Saturday night: No host buffet dinner on the pool deck afterwards $20 early bird, $25 at the door
WOMEN MAY CHOOSE TO BE PART OF OUR WOMEN’S ONLY CADRE
This course is for Skippers and Crew Members participating in International Races or where a World Sailing certificate is required, as well as Long Distance Cruising Sailors, and any other sailor who wishes to be safety on the water and gain hands-on practical experience with offshore safety topics.
All courses include continental breakfast, lunch, printed version of the companion book, and a PDF upon successful completion.
The one day courses REQUIRE prior online course requirements.
ONLINE SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED 3 DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT and be accessible in their database for you to attend.
PROOF OF ONLINE COMPLETION REQUIRED to complete the Hands On course
Once both sections are successfully completed, you will receive the PDF Certificate
US Sailing Sanctioned International Offshore Safety at Sea Course with Hands-on Training;
Two Day: In-person US Sailing Sanctioned International Offshore Safety at Sea Course with Hands-on Training; weekend – $450
Includes continental breakfast and lunch for 2 days, the printed version of the text book Safety at Sea: A Guide to Safety Under Sail & Personal Survival & a PDF certificate
US Sailing Sanctioned Hands-On Only Training
One Day, Sunday: US Sailing Sanctioned Hands-On Only Training;- $325
PURCHASE YOUR ONLINE SECTION HERE:
CLICK to purchase and complete Units 1-15
(Purchase of the online segment requires payment to US SAILING and does not include any onsite training)
US Sailing Sanctioned International Offshore Safety at Sea Refresher Course
PURCHASE YOUR ONLINE SECTION HERE:
CLICK here to purchase and complete Units 11-15
(purchase of the online segment requires payment to US SAILING and does not include any onsite training)
FAQs
IF YOU CHOOSE ONE OF THE SEMINARS THAT INCLUDES ONLINE TRAINING:
To receive a certification you MUST have completed US Sailing’s Offshore Safety at Sea online course and provide their certificate of completion before attending. The prerequisite for most people is the “Offshore” course covering 14 topics (1-15) to receive the US Sailing International Safety at Sea with a hands-on training certificate. If you are registering for the REFRESHER seminar, you must complete units 11-15.
***Please note, you must take your hands-on course within 365 days of completing the online course to receive your International Offshore Certificate. ***
***REFRESHER: your certificate must not have an expiration date more than 7 years old.
To receive a certificate, you MUST be a US Sailing Member. US Sailing Members receive a discount on the online courses by using the discount code found on the US Sailing website in your “My US Sailing:” account number under Member Coupons.
The online course covers a broad range of material. There is an examination after each of the topics and at the end of the course. A hard copy textbook that condenses the online course material may be purchased to be picked up when you arrive for the hands-on day.
You must complete the online course at least 3 days before the in-person part of the course so it can be available in the US Sailing database as being completed. If not, you will not be able to attend the hands-on day.
HANDS-ON TRAINING
Hands- On Training is required for the US Sailing International Offshore Safety at Sea Certificate. You must attend the Saturday seminar or complete the required online modules before taking the Sunday Hands-On Training.
This course complies with ISAF Guidelines as well as World Sailing Offshore Personal Survival Course guidelines and includes a US SAILING certificate.
- SER Categories: 4.3.1 and 4.3.2
- World Sailing OSR Categories: 0, 1 and 2
- Certification is good for 5 years from the date of the course
Please reserve your seat now and check back often for updates as we finalize our schedule.
OUR US SAILING SAFETY AT SEA LEAD MODERATOR
Debbie Huntsman, as a product of her father’s intensive MacGyver training, began as a boating safety education instructor in 1997. Along with continually developing her seamanship, having fun safely has been a primary focus in her sailing. A licensed Coast Guard Captain, Debbie has served the sailing community for over 30 years in a variety of capacities with state, federal, and non-profit agencies. She has sailed most of the west coast of the U.S. and Mexico and loves the splendor of offshore sailing. She races as well, along the Gulf Coast and from Pensacola to Havana on a very fast boat, loving every minute of the adventure. With her husband, Debbie helped train law enforcement officers, patrolled San Diego harbor after 9-11, and found her way to Safety at Sea, where she can apply her wide array of sailing and training experiences with an emphasis on benefiting women.
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON
- Information about our more of our moderators
- Topics covered each day
- Schedule
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING
- Photo ID
- Credit Card
- Refillable water bottle
- Leather Gloves for flare demo (optional)
- We will be going outside for some demos so
dress for the weather- Sunscreen
- Sun glasses
- Hat
- Light jacket
Gear to bring Sunday Only
- Inflatable PFD (REQUIRED) + spare cartridge
- You may RENT one $60 (limited # first come/first served)
- Full foul weather gear – including boots
- Be prepared to get everything wet
- Be ready to gear up with all clothing you would have on during a bad weather day
- Towel & shower gear
- Dry bag with change of clothes
- Bag for wet clothing
COURSE TIME FRAMES - TIME & TOPIC NUMBERS
FULL WEEKEND 2 DAY = 16 Hours with 15 topics:
- Day 1- Lecture – 8 hours
- Day 2- Hands On only Day – 8 hours
IN-PERSON HANDS-ON ONE DAY = 8 hours, 6-8 topics
EVENT REFUND POLICY
- Full refund through July 15th
- 50% refund through August 1
- 25% through Sept 1st
- No refunds after Sept 20th, unless the seat is sold then %25
CONTACTS
CONTACT US: Contact the Commodore/Event Coordinator using the Contact Us Page
LOCATION
Del Rey Yacht Club
13900 Palawan Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
NEARBY ACCOMODATIONS
If you choose one of the major hotels near LAX, your daily costs will be greatly reduced from staying near Marina del Rey. The airport is less than 5 miles from the marina.
Here are a few places to stay when visiting Marina del Rey (SCYA has no affiliation with the following)