Personal Survival Techniques (PST or Ocean Survival)   |   $385.00

Private Course   |   $850.00

2025 Dates
Schedule a class by contacting our office.

Course Duration

6-7 hours   |    Castine campus

Course Description

Note:
This course aligns with U.S. Coast Guard/STCW Basic Safety Training guidelines; however, it is not officially Coast Guard-approved.

Course

This course is for individuals who have not previously completed Personal Survival Techniques. It covers proper use of USCG-approved lifesaving equipment, water survival skills, rescue procedures by boat and helicopter, and developing a personal survival strategy. Participants must complete a written exam and a practical assessment in the Academy’s indoor pool.

Please bring the following items:

• Clean coveralls or a set of clothes for the water (no shoes required)
• Swimsuit
• Towel
• Plastic bag for wet items