ISSA · Leisure Sea Sailing

Courses

Four stages to a confident skipper: ISSA Inshore, ISSA Offshore, young captains’ flotilla and regatta. Dates on request.

  1. Stage 1 · Entry level

    ISSA Inshore Skipper

    The first step: skipper a yacht safely close to the coast, in daylight and in familiar waters.

    → ISSA Inshore Skipper certificate

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  2. Stage 2 · Advanced

    ISSA Offshore Skipper

    For longer passages on open water: night sailing, watch systems and passage planning.

    → ISSA Offshore Skipper certificate

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  3. Stage 3 · Practice

    Young captains' flotilla

    Newly certified, your own yacht and crew, with an experienced instructor sailing in the flotilla.

    → Sea miles and skipper experience with backup

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  4. Stage 4 · Racing

    Regatta

    The top of the path: race as a crew and put your skills to work under race conditions.

    → Racing experience with the club team

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Who this training format is for

Fits if

  • you plan a bareboat yacht charter
  • you need a structured “from zero” program
  • you want hands-on practice, not a one-time trip
  • you are ready to learn rules, processes, and responsibility

Does not fit if

  • you only want a skippered charter without training
  • you want entertainment without learning tasks
  • your priority is the lowest price regardless of quality
  • you are not ready to learn and actively participate

Sailing training outcome

  • a basic understanding of sailing yacht handling
  • practical skills within the training program
  • an understanding of charter companies’ skipper requirements
  • an understanding of bareboat charter scenarios
  • an international certificate confirming your level of training

Training is limited to the program scope and does not imply universal autonomy in all conditions.

Practical sailing training format

  • training takes place on a training yacht
  • a small group of participants
  • hands-on sessions guided by an instructor
  • explanation of actions and procedures logic
  • a defined pace and training rules

Safety during sailing training

  • training follows established safety rules
  • mandatory briefing before going on the water
  • clear roles and responsibilities on board
  • consideration of weather conditions and physical load

Certificate for bareboat charter

The international certificate confirms completion of training and your practical level. Before participation we explain where it is accepted for charter, possible extra requirements, and where it is not used.

What is included in the training program

Included

  • practical sailing training
  • instructor support
  • training program and materials
  • support throughout the learning process

Not included

  • participants’ personal expenses
  • additional services outside the program
  • options not listed in the course description

More programmes

Kids Programs

Specially designed programs for children from 8 years. Safety, fun and playful learning.

Duration
3–5 days
Schedule
By agreement
Price
300 €
  • Age Groups 8-12 and 13-16 Years
  • Game-Based Learning
  • Maximum Safety
  • Experienced Instructors
  • Kids Certificate

Corporate Events

Unique teambuilding programs for companies. Developing team spirit on the water.

Duration
1–3 days
Schedule
By agreement
Price
on request
  • Team Exercises
  • Competitions Between Teams
  • Catering
  • Individual Approach
  • Corporate Discounts

Prices are being updated – we confirm the current price when we reply to your request.

Course request

Dates on request