Train with Purpose. Certify with Confidence.
From rescue swimmer training to regatta crisis management, our hands-on programs are built for real-life challenges at sea. Whether you're preparing to lead a team, respond in emergencies, or sail offshore with confidence, our certifications deliver the knowledge, tools, and readiness today's sailors need.
Learn how to safely enter the water to recover an immobilized crew member when stopping the boat isn’t possible. This training fills a critical gap in modern man-overboard response caused by high-performance sailing and limited maneuverability.
The program certifies attendees as Regatta Safety Officers (RSOs). It is almost impossible for both on and offshore safety actions to be addressed without a designated role responsible for the safety preparation and response activities for a regatta.

The program is designed to be a ROAD SHOW. If you are hosting a Regatta inshore or offshore, the Ministry of Sailing will bring a one day Regatta Crisis Management Table Top Exercise to your location. Don't learn Crisis Management in a Crisis.

Hosted through US Sailing, this certification delivers expert-led training in offshore safety and crisis readiness, guided by approved moderators who link classroom learning with real-world on-water experience.
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