Course

Inshore
Skipper Sail

Learn to sail independently and get an ISSA skipper's licence


Travel the seas on your own yacht or charter yachts in any region of the world.

Why choose us?

This is a course for those just starting out in yachting, so it is important to choose the right yachting school so that your first experience is a positive one. 

Join us and together we will make your yachting journey unforgettable.

Personalised approach, maximum of 3 cadets on the boat, each with a separate cabin

Theory on-line get access to training materials immediately after registration

Our instructors are certified by the European Association of Yacht Schools ISSA

Testimonials from our alumni

Want to be one of them?

Our maritime practice bases

Only the best locations

France
Cote d'Azur

Montenegro
Tivat

Spain
Valencia

France
La Rochelle

How does the training go?

Join our course and start your journey from beginner to yacht captain today!

Enrolling for a course

1

Sign up for an Inshore Skipper Sail course

3

Come for a maritime internship and get hands-on experience

2

Take a theory course - access immediately after the opalata

4

Get a certificate confirming your new status - you are now a skipper

Training programme

The course includes the necessary materials to qualify as a skipper and radio operator:

  • Sailing yacht construction and nautical terminology
  • Types of yachts: sailing, motor, monohulls, catamarans, trimarans
  • Exterior and interior of the yacht: deck, cockpit, cabins, galley
  • Sails and rigging: types of sails, standing and running rigging
  • Helm station: helm, steering system, yacht electronics
  • Yacht engineering systems: power supply, water supply, yacht toilet.
  • Sailing: principles of sail operation, courses relative to the wind
  • Operating a yacht under power: basic manoeuvring, mooring, berth entry
  • Anchorage: site selection, anchoring and unanchoring
  • Basics of navigation: nautical charts, lighthouses and signs, positioning
  • Tides, currents and currents
  • COLREGS - 72: International Regulations for the Prevention of Collision between Ships
  • Electronic navigation
  • Marine meteorology: weather forecasts, weather formation factors, practical meteorology
  • Safety on a yacht: use of rescue equipment, man overboard, sailing in rough conditions
  • VHF radio communication on the yacht and GMDSS
  • Safety on a yacht: use of rescue equipment, man overboard, sailing in rough conditions
  • Transition planning: preparation for the trip, acceptance of the boat, crew briefing

Do you want to start training?

Determination is the hallmark of a true captain

What's the bottom line?

Why do yachtsmen choose ISSA? 
It is a recognised certification system for recreational skippers. 

ISSA was created in 1969 through the efforts of Les Glenans (FRA), Polish Yachting Association (POL), Yacht Club de Morges (SUI), Casa di Vela Caprera (ITA), National Schools Sailing Association (GBR) and Centro Internacional de Navigacion de Arousa (ESP). The organisation sets and monitors the standards of yachting education.

Its certificates are accepted in most countries of the world. 
Join the yachting community and discover new horizons with ISSA!

ISSA Certificate Inshore Skipper Sail

Inshore Skipper Sail

Skipper's Certificate to operate a sailing yacht with motor up to 24 metres, with Max GT 20, up to 20 nm from shore, day and night.


This is a PERMANENT certificate and does not need to be renewed every 5 years.

  • Minimum age requirement: 16 years
  • Certification required for training: No
  • Nautical experience required: Preferably 1 week of cruising under sail

You can complete this programme at the Navi.training school

Сколько стоит обучение?

Курс теории

Проводится online.
Включает более 50 видео-лекций в  9 модулях, около 400 тестов, 8 практических заданий и три онлайн встречи с инструкторами
+ доступ в закрытый чат

290 €

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Морская практика

Одна неделя морской практики на яхте 36-40 футов.
Максимум 3 курсанта на яхте, проживание на борту яхты в отдельных каютах, тренинг в режиме интенсива. 

2340 €

Начать обучение

* дополнительно курсантами оплачивается судовая касса. Туда входит стоимость топлива, закупка продуктов на борт, стоянки в маринах и дополнительное оборудование яхты. Судовая касса делится в равных частях между всеми курсантами.

Сертификация

По завершении курса вы получите шкиперский сертификат ISSA Inshore Skipper Sail и сертификат радио-оператора VHF SRC.  Сертификация бессрочная, не требует продления.

190 €

Пройти

* выпуск сертификатов занимает 1,5-2 мес.

Начни обучение прямо сейчас, осуществи мечту стать капитаном яхты!

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Any other questions?

Contact us, our managers will be happy to assist you

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It's time to set a course for adventure! 

Let's go and meet the waves!