Keelboat Level 1
The ISSA Keelboat Level 1 course is the perfect introduction to sailing for beginners. Designed for those with little or no prior experience, this course provides a solid foundation in keelboat handling, basic seamanship, and safety at sea.
Keelboat Level 1 Course Requirments
Experience required prior training
None
Who can run the training
Keelboat Instructor or Advanced Keelboat Instructor
Theoretical Topics
Yacht construction
Lines and springs
How to handle sail sheet and halyard
How to handle yacht under sail
Safety
Collision regulations
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
Elementary yacht sailing equipment and how to use it
Safe operations of sail sheets and halyards
Safe handling of the yacht under sails
Knots
How to handle capsizing situation
Practical skills in meteorology
Keelboat Level 2 & 3
Upon completing the Keelboat Level 1 course, students may continue their training by enrolling in the Keelboat Level 2 and Level 3 courses.
If you’re interested in joining the Keelboat Level 2 and 3, 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 Keelboat Level 2 and 3, you can explore available courses at the ISSA Hub or contact an ISSA-accredited school near you for more information.
