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Key Events & Annual Highlights
Discover ISSA’s Milestones and Signature Events of the Year
Partnership with WMU
ISSA Signed an MoU with the World Maritiem University, the UN apecialized agency.
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ISSA Festival of Sails
Every year, two festivals are held, one in May in Turkey and another in October in Greece.
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Partnership with Qingdao
ISSA renewed cooperation agreement with Qingdao Sports Development Center.
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Latest News & Updates
Stay informed with ISSA's latest events, stories, and announcements.
ISSA Mourns the Passing of Former President Juan Basacoma
Renowned Leader and Advocate for Fitness Education, Basacoma Leaves a Lasting Legacy in the ISSA Community.
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ISSA Awards 2025
ISSA will present the Best Instructor of the Year Award. The criteria for selecting the winner will be based on the studnets' survey results in the ISSA Hub.
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ISSA Young Sailors Shine at Qingdao International Youth Regatta 2025
ISSA young sailor team attended the 17th Qingdao International Sailing Week • Qingdao International Marine Festival 2025.
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Strategic Initiatives and Programs
Follow up to get involved with ISSA projects
Prevent Plastic Pollution
The programme is intended to create a pro-environmentalapproach both among sailors and in their communities.
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ISSA Insclusive Sailing
ISSA Sailing Instructor Training of People with Disabilities (SIPD).
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MedSkippers Project
On behalf of the European Commission, ISSA carried out international standardization of training in the Mediterranean basin.
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ISSA Certification
Finding an ISSA school is easy, search our database for local or remote courses. Earn your certification and continue advancing your skills with our progression options.
Find a school, where you'd like to learn to sail.
Attend a course, to gain the knowledge, experience and skills.
Earn your certification by successfully completing the course.
All certificates earned from ISSA courses can be verified or viewed here.
Instructor Career with ISSA
ISSA sailing instructors do more than teach, and they inspire others to experience the joy and tranquility of the open sea. Becoming an ISSA-licensed instructor takes just a few simple steps.
Learn the ISSA Instructor Standards. Get familiar with ISSA’s teaching philosophy, safety principles, and certification requirements.
Join an ISSA Instructor Training Course. Contact an authorized ISSA Trainer to enroll in an official instructor training program.
Earn Your ISSA Instructor License. Successfully complete the training and assessment to receive your official ISSA Instructor License, then you can work for any ISSA-accredited school globally.
ISSA School Accreditation
Equip your school with relevant, streamlined training programs that meet modern standards. By partnering with ISSA, you’ll join a professional training network with a global perspective. Becoming an ISSA-accredited school brings you these key benefits:
Access to friendly support and guidance from our expert team of trainers worldwide.
Standardized high quality student materials and modern teaching methods.
Your students attain a certification recognized worldwide.
