Inland Power Yahct Skipper
The Inland Power Yacht Skipper course is designed for those wishing to skipper small power yachts on inland or sheltered waters. The training program combines essential theoretical knowledge with practical boat-handling skills, focusing on navigation, safety, maneuvering, and basic engine operations. By the end of the course, participants will be confident in planning and conducting short passages, managing crew and vessel safely, and operating within the limits of inland waterways.
Course Requirments
Experience required prior training
None
Who can run the training
Inland Power Instructor
Theoretical Topics
Yacht construction
Engine handling
Lines and springs
Handling fenders
Anchoring
Safety
Crew management
Handling yacht under power
Man over board
CEVNl regulations
Pilotage
Collision regulations
Navigational aids
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Electronic-based navigation
Passage planning
Logbook
International signaling code
Meteorology
Other skills (ecology, social skills)
Certification required prior training
None
How to submit the application
Only through ISSA-accredited schools
Practical Topics
Basics of safe onboard operations
Safe operation of elementary yacht's systems
Water supply system
Fuel supply system
Elementary yacht sailing equipment and how to use it
Operating the inboard engine
Inboard engine troubleshooting
Operating the outboard engine
Outboard engine troubleshooting
Safety issues when using an anchor
Knots
Lines handling
Safe fenders handling
Safe anchoring
Anchoring with the crew
Safety briefing
Handling emergency situations
Crew management in various situations
Safe handling of the yacht under power
M.O.B. approach under power
Recovering M.O.B.
Basic passage planning rules
Practical skills in meteorology
Basic pilotage rules and sources of information on inland waters
VHF Marine Radio Textbook
ISSA has developed a comprehensive Inland Power Yacht Skipper textbook.
If you’re interested in joining the VHF course, you can explore available courses at the ISSA Hub or contact an ISSA-accredited school near you for more information.
If you’re interested in joining the VHF course, you can explore available courses at the ISSA Hub or contact an ISSA-accredited school near you for more information.
Online Training of CEVNI Regulations
ISSA has developed an online training course on basic CEVNI regulations.
Students can use it to check their knowladge, while instructors can assess how well students have mastered CEVNI regulations after the training. This course is available free of charge on the ISSA Hub, simply register for an account to get started.
Students can use it to check their knowladge, while instructors can assess how well students have mastered CEVNI regulations after the training. This course is available free of charge on the ISSA Hub, simply register for an account to get started.
