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The Most Popular Courses

Discover a variety of courses for every skill level. Contact your local school to get the complete list of available options where you want to learn.

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Boat Master

Boat Master course is designed for experienced candidates to enhance their nautical knowledge and skills for commercially skipper power-driven yachts up to 15m LOA, up to 20 NM.

Duration: 2/3 Days
Caregiver of Persons with Disabilities

There are two main types of this certificate: Inland Caregiver of Persons with Disabilities and Sea Caregiver of Persons with Disabilities. Caregiver can issues yacht crew certificates to inclusive sailors.

Duration: 2/3 Days
Inland Skipper

Inland Skipper certificate is intended for people who want to drive motorboat yachts on inland waters, for recreational purposes.

Duration: 2/3 Days
Inshore Skipper

Get the essential skills for handling a yacht up to 20 Nautical Miles offshore with this practical course.

Duration: 10 Days
Requires: Yacht Crew Certification
Master of Yacht

The highest level sailing course for recreational yachtsmen.

Duration: 14 Days
Requires: Offshore Skipper, 3000 miles logged
Offshore Skipper

Practical and theory in yacht seamanship and navigation requires good knowledge of the Inshore Syllabus

Duration: 10 Days
Requires: Inshore Skipper+ 800 miles logged or 2 years Experience
VHF Radio

a one day course aimed at students wishing to become Inshore Skippers, Offshore Skippers or Yachtmaster Offshore

Duration: 1 Day
Yacht & Superyacht Steward/ess Training

This ISSA interior and hospitality yachts qualification includes three levels: Yacht Junior Steward/ess, Yacht Senior Steward/ess, and Yacht Chief Steward/ess

Duration: 2/3 days
Yacht Crew

A great starter course for beginners to sailing or power boating.

Duration: 2 days

Expand Your Skills

At ISS, learning is a continuous journey. After completing a course, you can further enhance your skills by working through our competence tree. Each step builds on your existing knowledge, from dinghy to Commercial.

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Sail Training Requirements

Dinghy Levels 1, 2, 3
Keelboat Levels 1, 2, 3
Keelboat Crew
Yacht Crew
Inland Skipper
Inshore Skipper
Offshore Skipper
Master of Yacht

Power Boat Training Requirements

Boat Master
Inland Power Yacht Skipper
Inshore Power Skipper
Offshore Power Skipper
Master of Power Yacht

Extra Skill Training

Rescue Skipper Training
Inland Caregiver of Persons with Disabilities
Sea Caregiver of Persons with Disabilities
Featured Course

Train for the the Inshore Skipper Certification

This course is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to confidently navigate coastal waters.

With a focus on practical training and hands-on experience, this course and hand book is very comprehensive and is what is required for ICC compliancy.

The ISSA Inshore Skipper handbook has been written on every subject that is required for sailing or chartering a yacht.  This also includes a section on engines and modern navigation chart plotters.

After the course:
Skipper power boats or Rigid Inflatable Boats:
– up to 20 nautical miles offshore  (with inboard our outboard engine)
– only in day time
– conditions up to F4 Beaufort.

Quality learning materials really set us apart.

Learn from modern and user-friendly ISSA training materials,. Our books are designed by industry experts ensuring they are up to date with the latest technology and standards.

Theres something for everyone

Contact your local school to find courses or events for everyone.

Kids

Under 16's

Young Sailors

16-22, events and schools.

Adults

It's never too late to learn something new.

Accessible Courses

Look out for upcoming accessible courses.

Compatibility of Our Courses with Other Systems

At ISSA Sailing Schools, we understand that many sailors come to us with prior certifications. Our courses are designed to seamlessly integrate with your existing knowledge and skills, allowing you to pick up where you left off and continue your sailing journey.

ICC Compliant

Some of our courses are ICC compliant, ensuring that you meet the international standards for sailing proficiency around Europe.

Recognition Worldwide

ISSA certifications are recognised the world over for chartering, and proof of capability.

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