ISSA Courses
Keelboat Skipper
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
Engine handling
Lines and springs
Handling Sail Sheets and Halyards
Handling fenders
Anchoring
Safety
Collision regulations
Handling yacht under power
Man over board
Handling Yacht under Sails
Navigational aids
Electronic-based navigation
Logbook
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
Fuel supply system
Elementary yacht sailing equipment and how to use it
Safe operations of sail sheets and halyards
Safe handling of the yacht under sails
Knots
Operating the outboard engine
Lines handling
Safe fenders handling
Safety issues when using an anchor
Safe anchoring
Handling emergency situations
Safe handling of the yacht under power
M.O.B. approach under power
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.
