Inshore Skipper ISSA Yacht Course

The Inshore Skipper ISSA Yacht course is a 10 day course that includes VHF Radio, Inshore Skipper 1 and Inshore Skipper 2.  We generally run this ten day course after students have done their ISSA Yacht Crew Course (4 days).  We strongly recommend that you do the Yacht Crew Course if you have learned to sail some time ago and or if you come from dinghy sailing.  Yachts and Keelboats require similar skills but the Inshore Skipper 10 day course requires that you know how to sail in all directions, that you can reef, heave to, moor a yacht, come alongside and anchor.  The 10 days is spent learning navigation, meteorology, yacht management, engines, safety and a whole gamut of extra things which ensure you are a good learner skipper at course end.

This intermediate course is for those with some sailing ability, it is not a beginner’s course. Normally you should hold the ISSA Yacht Crew certificate, or RYA Competent Crew or some similar level qualification before applying to do this course.

This is the first level of training where we get serious with the theory needed to safely and competently sail a small yacht. You’ll study basic navigation and a range of supporting material like tides, weather, reading charts and how to pilot a yacht. This means that even if you are quite an accomplished sailor, if you have not previously studied the theory, this is the place to start. Full details of the subjects you will study in theory and the skills and techniques you will practice are at the bottom of this page.

Although there is a significant theoretical component that doesn’t mean just sitting in a classroom. Inshore Skipper 1, is very much a hands-on course that teaches you by getting you out there on the water, practicing what you have just learnt (in our comfortable, air-conditioned classroom). Our experienced instructors will guide you through the course ensuring you have a rewarding and enjoyable experience as you learn.

As well as practicing your Inshore Skipper skills you’ll get further practice in sailing and handling the yacht. You need to consistently improve and build on these skills as you progress through the training scheme. This is the first level at which you gain some command skills – so it’s a big step.

Sail in Asia believe in giving you skills, knowledge, sail training and most important the language to direct the crew in maneouvres and to keep the crew safe!  Making you autonomous is our aim! Ensuring you are confident is our objective.  Having fun on the course guarantees your enjoyment and ability to learn quickly. Learning the skills means happy sailors and well trained sailors!  The ISSA Inshore Skipper Course is designed for Yachts, Multihulls and Keelboats.  At SIA you will become proficient on Yachts, Keelboats and Multihulls. We have 12 vessels that fit these categories.

COURSE AVAILABILTY: This course is 10 days duration – the date you select above is an indication, we will contact you directly to confirm availability

Previous experience: ISSA Yacht Crew Certificate or RYA Competent Crew Certificate
Duration: 5 days
Qualifications: ISSA Inshore Skipper
What’s included: Safety equipment, Instruction, Yacht, Bottled Water, Fuel and Insurance
What’s Optional:  Sailing Gloves, SiA T shirts, SiA Caps and Log Books
What’s required: Sun protection. Sun hat. Shorts that cover the knees when sitting are best. Footwear for on-board tennis shoes / trainers / Crocs. Some people like to use gloves. Lightweight wet weather clothing.