Yachting Australia

Overview	As a result of a lengthy inquest into the 1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, the NSW State Coroner made recommendations to the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) and Yachting Australia which have been adopted into the Yachting Australia Racing Rules of Sailing for 2009-2012. The course is a practical and theoretical course which should be completed over a period of at least 16 hours (2 full days) . The course will be taught by Yachting Australia qualified instructors at Yachting Australia Recognised Teaching Centres. The recommended SSSC Instructor to student ratio for the theoretical component is 1:15 with a maximum class size of 20 students and the SSSC Instructor to student ratio for the "wet drill" is 1:10 with no more than 20 students undertaking the drill at once.
Objectives	To assist offshore skippers and crews in developing awareness of respective responsibilities. To offer and discuss practical strategies for coping with emergencies at sea. To familiarise skippers and crews with safety and emergency equipment, its purpose, deployment, and use.
Outcomes	You will hold a Safety and Sea Survival Course Certificate of Competence as required for category 1 and recommended for category 2 races. This certificate is valid for 5 years from the date of the course.
Pre-requisites
Where can I take the course?	Please contact a Yachting Australia Training Centre. Please ask them about our Yachting Australia Logbooks so that you can monitor your progress.
What to do afterwards?	Continue sailing to gain your Yachtmaster Offshore, or become a SSSC instructor.
Requirements	Practical Assessment Theory Course Theory Exam – 80% pass mark
Recognition of Current Competence	Yachting Australia recognise that other courses contain some of the same content. As such, you may be able to credit previous qualifications towards a Safety and Sea Survival Course Certificate. Please click here for more details and application forms for Recognition of Current Competence.

Syllabus Outline

The Syllabus for the course is as per the ISAF Special regulations 6.01 which can be found on the ISAF website at the following link (please ensure that you download the latest version) or in the RRS2009-12 (The Blue book) which is available for sale from the on-line shop

Safety and Sea Survival FAQs
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Recognition of Current Competence
			If you hold existing qualifications which cover either part or all of the syllabus for the Yachting Australia Safety & Sea Survival Course then you may recieve recognition for your current competence in safety skills and knowledge. Check if your current qualification is accepted and apply for RCC.
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			A database search of sailors who hold the Yachting Australia Safety & Sea Survival Certificate of Competence. The search also lists SSSC qualified Instructors and Trainer/Assessors. Print out a copy of this page to submit with your race entry. For a copy of a certificate go to Recognition of Current Competence on the left hand menu
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Information for SSSC holders and YATCs
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