⚓ ISSA Certified Sailing School · Tenerife, Atlantic

Sail the Atlantic.
Get Certified in Tenerife.

Theory classes + on-water practice on the open Atlantic — both Sail & Power Offshore Skipper programmes, year-round in English, Spanish, Polish and Russian.

Tenerife Sail & Power EN / ES / PL / RU 100+ Countries
15+Years in Tenerife
100+Countries valid
10%Online booking discount
ISSACertified school
Marcin Głowacki — ISSA Sailing Instructor, Tenerife
Marcin Głowacki ISSA Certified Sailing Instructor · Costa Adeje, Tenerife
15+ Years in Tenerife
Meet your instructor
Marcin Głowacki
ISSA Certified Sailing Instructor · Costa Adeje, Tenerife

Marcin has called Tenerife home since 2010 — long enough to know every current, every bay, and every mood the Atlantic can offer. Born in Poland, he has spent his career on the water: a certified ISSA Offshore Skipper and sailing instructor with routes spanning the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.

His approach on deck is what students remember most: patient, precise, and genuinely invested in each person's progress. Whether you've never touched a helm or want to sharpen your offshore skills, Marcin finds the right way to teach — for you specifically.

ISSA Offshore Skipper ISSA Power Skipper VHF Radio First Aid at Sea
15+ Years in Tenerife
Sail + Power ISSA licences
Atlantic & Med Sailing routes
ISSA Certification

Choose your course

Both courses result in a permanent, internationally recognised ISSA certificate valid in 100+ countries.

Students at the helm — Sail Offshore Skipper ISSA, Good Skipper Tenerife
⛵ Sail

Sail Offshore Skipper
ISSA

Sailing yachts up to 24 m
Up to 100 NM offshore
Day & night navigation
Theory + practical on water
Courses in EN / ES / PL / RU
Power Offshore Skipper ISSA — student at the helm, Atlantic
🚤 Power

Power Offshore Skipper
ISSA

Motor yachts up to 24 m
Up to 120 NM offshore
Day & night navigation
Theory + practical on water
Courses in EN / ES / PL / RU
Why Good Skipper

Train on the real
Atlantic Ocean

Not a lake. Not a harbour. Open Atlantic sailing from day one — the best conditions to become a confident skipper.

Open Atlantic from day one

Not a harbour, not a simulator. You're on the open ocean from your first session — the fastest way to become a confident skipper.

Sail & Power — two certificates, one trip

Get both ISSA Offshore Skipper licences during a single stay in Tenerife. No need to travel twice.

Train year-round in 23 °C warmth

Tenerife's climate means no waiting for summer. Book in January or August — the Atlantic is always ready.

Small group, tailored pace

Max 2–3 students per course. Marcin adapts every session to your experience — beginner or refresher.

ISSA sailing instructor with student at Puerto Colón marina, Costa Adeje
Students and instructor on board the Beneteau Oceanis, Tenerife
Beneteau Oceanis 411 at Puerto Colón marina, Costa Adeje
Life on board

Real training. Real sea.

Beneteau Oceanis 411 Clipper — yacht charter Costa Adeje, Tenerife
Yacht Charter

Set sail from
Costa Adeje

Private yacht trips on the Atlantic aboard the Beneteau Oceanis 411 Clipper. Choose your experience.

Day Charter
From €X · up to X people · 4 cabins
Whale & Dolphin Watching
From €X · up to X people
Sunset Cruise
From €X · 2 hours
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Student reviews

What our students say

★★★★★

"Best decision I made on my Tenerife trip. The instructor was fantastic — patient, knowledgeable and passionate. Got my ISSA certificate in one week."

M
Marek W.
🇵🇱 Poland · May 2025
Sail Offshore Skipper
★★★★★

"I had zero experience. After the course I felt completely confident at the helm. Already used my ISSA cert to charter a boat in Croatia. Highly recommended."

J
James T.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom · March 2025
Power Offshore Skipper
★★★★★

"El curso en español fue excelente. Ambiente muy profesional, el instructor explicó todo con mucha claridad. El certificado ISSA es perfectamente válido en toda Europa."

C
Carlos M.
🇪🇸 España · January 2025
Sail Offshore Skipper
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before booking a course or charter.

Navigation chart lesson — ISSA sailing course, Tenerife
What is the ISSA Offshore Skipper?
The ISSA Offshore Skipper is an internationally recognised sailing licence that allows you to skipper yachts up to 24 m at distances up to 100–120 NM from shore, day and night. It is valid in 100+ countries and never expires.
Do I need previous sailing experience?
No experience needed for the beginner level. We customise the training to your background and pace.
How long does the course take?
The Offshore Skipper course typically takes X days of theory and X days of practical sailing. Contact us to plan your personal schedule around your stay in Tenerife.
What languages are courses available in?
All courses are available in English, Spanish, Polish and Russian. Same curriculum, same ISSA certificate — your choice of language.
What is the difference between ISSA and RYA?
Both are internationally recognised. ISSA (International Sailing Schools Association) is widely accepted across Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific. For most charter destinations, both certificates are equally valid.
Where do we sail?
We depart from Puerto Colón, Costa Adeje — the largest marina in south Tenerife. Training takes place on the open Atlantic, with routes along the southern and western coasts of Tenerife.

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