ISSA Certification

Offshore Power Yacht Skipper ISSA

Skipper motor yachts up to 24 metres, up to 120 miles offshore, day and night. Recognised worldwide.

5 days Costa Adeje, Tenerife EN / ES / PL / RU
Who it's for

Offshore Power Yacht Skipper ISSA

For experienced motorboaters who want to head further out, up to 120 miles from shore.

Theory classes are held at our main base in Costa Adeje, on the south coast of Tenerife. For sea practice we head out of Marina del Sur in Las Galletas.

Dates for group courses are set several months ahead. You can also ask for dates arranged around you. Check dates

The certificate is issued by ISSA and recognised internationally. It never expires.

Motor yachts up to 24 m 120 miles offshore Day & night Never expires
Offshore Power Yacht Skipper ISSA course, Tenerife
Course programme

What you'll learn (5 days)

This is the schedule we run most often. The course takes five days, from 10:00 to 18:30 with a lunch break at 14:00. We spend the first half of each day in the classroom, going through slides and powerboat regulations. The rest of the day continues on the boat. Some sessions may be run together with students working towards other levels. Accommodation aboard our sailing yacht is available for the duration of the course, and this course can be combined with a sailing course — have a look at the rest of what we offer.

Offshore navigation

  • Passage planning
  • Electronic and coastal navigation
  • Courses and drift

Manoeuvres

  • Handling at sea
  • Berthing and undocking in wind and current
  • Anchoring

Safety

  • Man-overboard recovery
  • Safety gear on board
  • Emergency procedures

Rules and weather

  • Collision-avoidance rules (COLREG)
  • Navigation marks
  • Marine meteorology and forecasts
Course details

What's included

Classroom theory

Lessons are taught in the classroom at our main base.

Sea practice

Takes place aboard our 8-metre RIB / Zodiac.

ISSA certificate

Official ISSA certificate, internationally issued and recognised.

Certified ISSA instructor

Marcin Głowacki, ISSA instructor. Teaching in English, Spanish, Polish and Russian.

Offshore Power Yacht Skipper practical training, Tenerife
Requirements

Who can enrol?

Time at sea is required. If you do not have the days or the certificates yet, you can complete them with us.

18 years or older
28 days as skipper or watch leader (can be logged with us)
VHF/SRC certificate (you can take it during the course)
First aid course (you can take it during the course)
Pricing

Course cost

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€1,080 €1,200
per person, VAT included · certificate included
● VHF/SRC certificate — €150
● First aid course — €175
● EN / ES / PL / RU
FAQ

Offshore Power Yacht Skipper, questions & answers

What can I skipper with the ISSA Offshore Power Yacht Skipper?⌄
Motor yachts up to 24 m, up to 120 miles offshore, day and night, worldwide.
How long is the course?⌄
5 days: classroom theory plus practical training on the Atlantic.
Do I need experience?⌄
Yes, 28 days at sea as skipper or watch leader. If you do not have them yet, you can log the days with us.
Do I need a radio or first-aid certificate?⌄
Yes, SRC and First Aid. Both can be done with us in a day.
Is the certificate valid abroad?⌄
It is recognised in over 100 countries and by most charter companies, and never expires.
How much does it cost?⌄
€1,080 per person including VAT, with the 10% online booking discount.
Offshore Power Yacht Skipper ISSA
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Dates

Course calendar

Weeks open to join — each one runs Saturday 16:00 to the following Saturday 12:00, the way the courses and cruises run. Your week not among them? Ask us, or look at which weeks are still free.

No week is set in this calendar yet. Write to us and we will set one around your dates.

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