ISSA Inshore Skipper course

This course is designed to provide training and practice for the ISSA Inshore Skipper certification.

The course is 7-8 days from 9:00 to 17:00 + one day-a-night navigation with at least 20NM crossing.

Yachts: FAREAST 28R

HANSE 400 (12 meters)

Beneteau Oceanis 41 (12+ meters)

Beneteau Oceanis 38.2 (11 meters)

At the end of the course and after passing the exam, you will receive a license ISSA INSHORE SKIPPER and Log Book with the miles completed and a mark confirming that you have passed the standards.

Minimum age required: 16 years old

Theory: 40 hours

Practice: 50 hours

Scope of required knowledge and skills:

• Yacht construction
• Knows how to operate elementary yacht systems
• Knows the basic equipment of a yacht
• Safety
• Filling of water and diesel tanks
• Operates onboard engine
• Sail and halyard handling
• Linen and spring handling
• Fender handling
• Anchor handling
• Dinghy work
• Safety
• Powerboat handling
• Operating a yacht under sail
• International rules for collision avoidance at sea
• Navigational aids
• Land navigation
• Electronic Navigation
• Meteorology

The schedule:

December: 19-25.12.2022

January: 16-22.01.2023

February: 6-12.02.2023

March: 27.02-05.03.2023

20-25.03.2023

April: 10-16.04.2023

May: 01-07.05.2023

21-27.05.2023