To become a licensed skipper and charter yachts around the world, take the ISSA INSHORE Skipper Course. The course is 7-8 days from 9:00 to 17:00 + one day-a-night navigation with at least 20NM crossing. Yachts: FAREAST 28R HANSE 400 (12 meters) Beneteau Oceanis 41 (12+ meters) Beneteau Oceanis 38.2 (11 meters)
At the end of the course and after passing the exam, you will receive a license ISSA INSHORE SKIPPER and Log Book with the miles completed and a mark confirming that you have passed the standards.
Course graduates receive an Inshore Skipper and VHF SRC license International Sailing Schools Association (ISSA). These licenses are recognized by most of the leading charter and insurance companies.
ISSA aims to provide opportunities worldwide for people who dream of learning to sail to make a start in a sailing school. Also, ISSA provides an international career path for sailing and windsurfing instructors to teach sailing and windsurfing in other countries.
ISSA is a non-profit international association which provides a framework of common standards of quality and safety for sailing and windsurfing schools throughout the world. The ISSA standards apply equally to the certification of students completing sailing and windsurfing courses at all levels of ability. All ISSA sailing and windsurfing instructors are trained to the same of levels of competence. ISSA is managed by a committee elected from its member sailing and windsurfing schools.
ISSA was created in 1969 in London by:
Les Glenans FRA
Polish Yachting Association POL
Yacht Club de Morges SUI
Casa di Vela Caprera ITA
National Schools Sailing Association GBR
Centro Internacional de Navigacion de Arousa ESP
Course Outline
Experience required prior training: At least 1 sailing cruise Certification required prior training: None Minimum age required: 16 years old Suggested number of training hours: 50 hours Who can run the training: ISSA Instructor Who can do the examination:
Command of a vessel up to a maximum length of 78 ft /24 meters
Cerfiticate enables you to:
In coastal waters up to 20 miles offshore
In fair conditions with moderate wind and sea conditions
Course Outline:
Responsibilities of a bareboat skipper
Crew safety checks
Hull and rig checks
Machinery and systems checks
Fuel and water capacity and range
Menus and quantities
ü Float plan
Sources of meteorological information
Weather patterns
ü Sea and land breezes
Cloud types and formations
Pilotage and passage planning
Considerations when planning a passage
Routine for navigating a coastal passage
Passage strategy
Port regulations, customs, immigration
Pilotage plans
Vessel handling in confined quarters
Mooring, anchoring, coming alongside
Ropes, knots, care and use of lines
General deck work
Tides and currents theory
Tidal heights, springs and neaps
Rule of "twelfths"
Position fixing, running fixes
Plotting the effect of tides and currents
Collision regulations
Lights, shapes and sounds
Application of the regulations
Advanced dingy handling
Our School Instructors
All school instructors have comprehensive personal background as captains and sailors, as well as teaching experience. Each instructor has ISSA accreditation.
Weekend Courses: 04—19 of March 2024 11—26 of March 2024
Week Courses: 11—16 of March 2024 25—30 of March 2024
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Our fleet for study
We offer courses on several types of boats, this will allow you to understand much more about the boat and its inertia, thus making it easier for you to operate any type of boat at the end of the course. On request, we can provide additional training on catamarans, as catamaran sailing has its own specific requirements for practicing and understanding the physics of twin-engine propulsion.
Karnic Power Boat
Base: Limassol Marina Type: Power Boat Engine: Outboard YAMAHA 200 HP Length: 7.50 m Cabins: 1 Berths: 2
Dolphin 34
Base: Zigy Marina Type: Power Boat 2 x Diesel Engine Mercruiser: 2 x 180 HP Length: 10.3 m Cabins: 1 Berths: 2
Built in 2020 by Beneteau, this yacht cleverly combines practical features, performance, and elegance for a great size. Her onboard spaces can accommodate a range of guests, from families to couples or group of people.
A key feature is her big master cabin with two big hull portholes that gives you perfect surrounding view. With internal layout of 3 cabins and 2 toilets this yacht provides excellent and comfortable onboard living for 6 guests. The special hull design offers high speed when sailing and her twin rudders gives excellent control of the yacht. In the ports, her powerful bow-thruster makes the yacht more than easy to manoeuvre.
A large retractable swimming platform in the aft of the yacht is another major feature where you will spend most of your time while swimming and enjoying the sunset of Cyprus and its beautiful shoreline.
Specifications Beam: 2020 Draught: 2.09 m Displacement: 5533.00 kg Water capacity: 200.00 l Fuel capacity: 130.00 l Engine: 30 hp
Equipment Navigation: Autopilot, Chart plotter in cockpit Comfort: Bimini, Dinghy, Electric toilet, Sprayhood Entertainment: DVD player
Dolphin 34
This Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 sailboat, built in 2020 is a wonderful choice for those wishing to experience a new sense of freedom in style and comfort. Wake up to the sound of the sea in one of the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490's 3 spacious and modern cabins. This sailboat is perfect for sailing with family and friends. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 is located in Limassol Marina, A convenient start point for exploring Lovely Cyprus by boat.
Specifications Year: 2020 Draught: 2.23 m Displacement: 11290.00 kg Water capacity: 640.00 l Fuel capacity: 240.00 l Engine: 80 HP
Equipment Navigation: Autopilot, Bow thruster, Chart plotter in cockpit Comfort: Bimini, Dinghy, Electric toilet, Electric winches, Generator, Refrigerator, Sprayhood
Ferretti 68
LAGOON 40 New 2020 in Limassol Marina. Rent this new catamaran with 4 cabins and 2 electrical bathrooms plus Water maker, generator and AC with 2 fridges and microwave. This is all you need for a perfect holiday in Cyprus.
Specifications Year: 2020 Draught: 1.35 m Displacement: 11000.00 kg Water capacity: 300.00 l Fuel capacity: 400.00 l Engine: 2x29HP
Equipment Navigation: Autopilot, Chart plotter in cockpit Comfort: Air condition, Bimini, Dinghy, Electric toilet, Electric winches, Generator, Refrigerator, Water maker Comfort: DVD player, TV