Special course Sailing + Power skipper in Limassol

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

• Minimum age: 16 years
• The course lasts 9 days and can be held at weekends.
• Yachts used: FAREAST 28R, HANSE 400 (12m), Beneteau Oceanis 41 (12+ meters)

The course lasts 9 days and can be held at weekends.

• ✔️ ISSA Sailing, Power & VHF Combined Course — Course Outline

⚓ Skipper Responsibilities & Safety

• Responsibilities of a bareboat skipper
• Crew safety checks and preparation
• Hull, rig, machinery and system inspections
• Fuel, water capacity and passage planning
• Voyage planning and float plan preparation
• Maritime safety regulations

⛵ Sailing & Boat Handling Skills

• Basic sailing principles and sail handling
• Vessel handling under sail and engine
• Mooring, anchoring and coming alongside
• Docking techniques and confined space manoeuvring
• Line handling, ropes, knots and spring work
• General seamanship and deck operations

🚤 Powerboat Systems & Engine Operation

• Key components and systems of a powerboat
• Engine operation, cooling system and oil levels
• Fuel management and electrical systems
• Basic maintenance and operational checks
• Safe operation of powerboats in different conditions

🧭 Navigation (Terrestrial & Electronic)

• Terrestrial navigation fundamentals
• Electronic navigation (GPS, chartplotter systems)
• Position fixing and running fixes
• Passage planning and coastal navigation
• Collision regulations (COLREGs)
• Lights, shapes and sound signals

🌦 Meteorology & Sea Conditions

• Sources of meteorological information
• Weather patterns and forecasting
• Sea and land breezes
• Cloud types and formations
• Tides and currents theory
• Springs, neaps and rule of twelfths

📡 VHF Radio & Communication

• VHF radio operation
• Standard marine communication procedures
• Distress, urgency and safety calls
• Communication protocols at sea

🚨 Safety & Emergency Procedures

• Basic safety equipment onboard
• Search and Rescue (SAR) awareness (RIB, helicopter support)
• Emergency procedures and response at sea

🚤 Practical Training at Sea

• Real sailing practice and motor boat handling
• Docking, mooring and anchoring in real conditions
• Combined sail and power operations
• Night navigation and practical offshore experience

You can purchase a gift certificate for this course