ISSA Offshore Skipper course

The certificated confirms the skills sufficient to sail the yacht in light and dark hours at a distance from a sheltered port up to 100 sea miles.

Start and finish
Kyiv, Ukraine
Dates
On request
Duration
6 days
Level
Experienced
Languages
Russian, English
Places
On request

About the event

This course is designed for advanced sailors who plan expeditions to the waters with tides. The certificated confirms the skills sufficient to sail the yacht in light and dark hours at a distance from a sheltered port up to 100 sea miles.

Experience required prior training: 28 days at sea as skipper or watch leader in at least 2 voyages, at least in 2 sea areas

Certification required prior training: SRC and First Aid Certificate

Minimum age required: 18 years old

Suggested number of training hours: 40 hours

Scope of required knowledge and skills:

  • Yacht handling under Power
  • Yacht handling under sails
  • Dead Reckoning Navigation
  • Fixing lines
  • Magnetic compass
  • Tides
  • Tidal currents
  • Buoys and Beacons
  • Lights
  • Pilotage
  • Echo sounders
  • Satellite systems
  • Logs (measurement of speed and distance)
  • Logbook
  • Meteorology
  • Anchoring
  • Collision Regulations
  • Safety at sea
  • International Signaling Code
  • Navigating in restricted visibility
  • Passage planning
  • Environment protection

The price depends on the location and season. The price is from 1290 euro + 150 euro for VHF

Offers and pricing

Places on this trip are available on request. The organizer will reply with boats and prices.

Itinerary

  1. ISSA Offshore Skipper course

Location

Ukraine