Inshore Power Yahct Skipper
The ISSA Inshore Power Yacht Skipper course is aimed at candidates who wish to develop the skills and confidence to skipper a power yacht in coastal waters. During the course, students learn both theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to skipper a power yacht up to 24 meters in length, within 20 nautical miles of the coastline, in moderate weather conditions.
Upon successful completion of the course and assessment, participants are eligible to take the ISSA Offshore Power Yacht Skipper course.
Upon successful completion of the course and assessment, participants are eligible to take the ISSA Offshore Power Yacht Skipper course.
Course Requirments
Experience required prior training
At least 1 sailing cruise
Age requirement
Over 16 years old
Who can run the training
Inshore Power Instructor or higher level instructors
Theoretical Topics
Yacht construction
Anchoring
Engine handling
Safety
Lines and springs
Crew management
Handling fenders
Handling yacht under power
Man over board
Pilotage
Collision regulations
Navigational aids
Terrestrial navigation
Tides
Navigating in restricted visibility
Electronic-based navigation
Passage planning
Logbook
International signaling code
Operating the dinghy
Meteorology
Other skills (ecology, social skills)
Certification required prior training
VHF/SRC
Course Duration
Suggested 5-7 days training
How to submit the application
Only through ISSA-accredited schools
Practical Topics
Basics of safe onboard operations
Safe operation of elementary yacht 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
Knots
Lines handling
Safe fenders handling
Safety issues when using an anchor
Safe anchoring
Handling emergency situations
Safety briefing
Crew management in various situations
Safe handling of the yacht under power
M.O.B. approach under power
Recovering M.O.B
Practical pilotage application
Reading crucial for safe sailing information from a chart
Using charts / plotting position
Use of magnetic compass
Basic GPS system operation
Basic passage planning rules
Use of various bearing lines
Waste disposal system
Anchoring with the crew
Safe dinghy operation
Practical skills in meteorology
Inshore Power Yacht Skipper Textbook
ISSA has produced a comprehensive Inshore Skipper textbook, it's fit for both Inshore Skipper and Inshore Power Yacht Skipper course, providing all the theoretical knowledge and practical guidance needed to complete the course successfully.
If you’re interested in joining the Inshore Power Yacht Skipper 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 Inshore Power Yacht Skipper course, you can explore available courses at the ISSA Hub or contact an ISSA-accredited school near you for more information.
