ISSA Instructor Training
Become a Professional Sailing Instructor with Globally Recognized Standards
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ISSA Instructors
Being a sailing instructor is more than a job, it's a rewarding way to share a love of sailing. Instructors guide students as they gain skills and confidence on the water, while enjoying a close connection with nature on the sea or a scenic lake.
The role also builds a strong sense of community among students and fellow instructors. It’s a profession that imparts knowledge, forges lasting bonds, and celebrates the exhilarating world of sailing.
The role also builds a strong sense of community among students and fellow instructors. It’s a profession that imparts knowledge, forges lasting bonds, and celebrates the exhilarating world of sailing.
Have internationally recognized qualifications
These credentials meet global training and safety standards and enable instructors to teach confidently worldwide.
Get versatile skills in the demanding market
These skills enhance their professional adaptability and open opportunities in teaching, coaching, and maritime careers worldwide.
Can work in any ISSA Accredited School
Giving them access to a global network of training centers.
Gain experience and expertise to run your own school
Building the skills needed for management, instruction, and business operations.
Posses professional qualifications to get work in yachting industry
These credentials provide the credibility and skills needed to operate safely, lead crews, and excel in a competitive maritime environment.
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ISSA Instructor Training Courses
Learn the instructor course requirments and standards
Inshore Sailing Instructor
A qualified ISSA Inshore Sailing Instructor can teach Yacht Crew and Inshore Skipper courses.
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Inland Sailing Instructor
A qualified ISSA Inland Sailing Instructor can teach Yacht Crew and Inshore Skipper courses.
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VHF Marine Radio Instructor
ISSA VHF Short Range Operators Instructor can teach VHF Short Range Operator Certificate course.
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Inshore Power Instructor
A qualified ISSA Inshore Power Instructor can teach Power Yacht Crew, Boat Master and Inshore Power Yacht Skipper courses.
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Inland Power Instructor
A qualified ISSA Inland Power Instructor can teach Power Yacht Crew and Inland Power Yacht Skipper courses.
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Eligibility and Training Programme
In order to participate in the ISSA instructor training, the candidate should have skills and knowledge at the level of Offshore Skipper. Offshore Skipper is a yachtsman with experience from at least two sailing areas as well as more than average skills in boat handling and knowledge of leisure navigation, colregs and meteorology.
All of the training takes place onboard a sailing yacht. There can be a maximum of 4 candidates at a time.
Leveling Up and Aligning Candidates’ Skills
Levelling up of the candidates’ skills. In most cases instructor candidates come from very different regions with varying experience. Therefore, it is essential to start the training with levelling of the candidates’ skills. It usually takes from one to three days as needed.
Progressive Development of Teaching Skills
Development of teaching abilities. Candidates practice teaching techniques at subsequent steps of yachting education. Starting with very basic sailing classes, going through intermediary level exercises and doing more advanced classes at the end of the stage.
Transition to Independent Instruction Through Real-Class Practice
Next phase comprises of practice during real sailing classes with real students. At the start of this stage, the instructor candidates work as instructor assistants, getting transformed into self-dependent instructors with full ability to teach, assist and assess future skippers.
Examiner
The very last part refers to an exam run by an ISSA authorised examiner.
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