Safety At Sea Training
Corinthian University hosts U. S. Sailing sanctioned International Offshore Safety at Sea Hands-On Training. The course is open to all sailors.
Taking this important training will allow you to become a positive safety addition to your boat and crew mates. The Race to Mackinac has requirements that a percentage of each boat's crew must hold a valid Safety At Sea certification, completed within the past 5 years.
Moderator
US Sailing Moderator is Bill Biewenga. Mr. Biewenga has accumulated over 400,000 sea miles including 41 transatlantic crossings, 4 round-the-world races several TransPacs, numerous sailing speed records, deliveries and other races.
Course Structure
A Hands-On training as a one day course, in two sessions.
Morning Session: In the water at the Northwestern University pool covering PFD and Life Raft usage.
Location: Henry Crown Sports Pavilion
2311 Campus Drive
Evanston, IL 60208.
Afternoon Session: On land, covering flares, fire extinguishers, boat safety equipment and more.
Location: Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club
601 W Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
Prerequisites
Prior to attending the Hands-On course, participants must complete either
- A US Sailing Sanctioned In-Person Offshore Safety at Sea Course - OR -
- A US Sailing Online Offshore Safety at Sea Course
All participants must have a valid Offshore Safety at Sea certificate completed no more than 365 days before taking the Hands-on training.
Upon completion of this Hands-On training, provided the prerequisite has been approved, participants will be sent via email from US Sailing, a digital US Sailing International Offshore Safety at Sea with Hands on Certification (this also complies with World Sailing Offshore Personal Survival Course guidelines). This Certification is valid for 5 Years.
Course Information
Each session is limited to (30) participants. The fee for the courseis $250, which includes:
- Lunch and an afternoon snack
- All facility fees, lectures, demonstrations, and course materials
- US Sailing's 220 Page Safety at Sea Guide
- Parking at both event locations.
- A Discount Code which allows registering for the US Sailing Online Offshore SAS course for an additional $80.
Discounts are available for US Sailing and/or CCYC Members.
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For more information, please email
Lisa Reiter
Sponsors
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