ISSA Certification

Boat Master ISSA

Your first boat licence. Learn to handle a boat up to 12 metres and go up to 10 miles out. No experience needed.

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

Boat Master ISSA

For complete beginners. You want to take the helm yourself, rent a boat on holiday, or start the path to bigger licences.

You begin from zero and finish able to run a small motorboat on your own in daylight. Practice takes place on the Atlantic off Costa Adeje, not on a simulator.

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

Boats up to 12 m 10 miles out Daytime No experience needed Never expires
Boat Master ISSA beginner course at the helm, Tenerife
Course programme

What you'll learn (2 days)

Theory in the classroom plus practice on the water, from the first hour.

Boat basics

  • Parts of the boat
  • Ropes, springs and fenders
  • Onboard safety gear

Handling

  • Casting off and berthing
  • Steering the boat
  • Anchoring

Navigation

  • Reading a chart
  • Navigation marks
  • Basic electronic navigation

Radio, rules and weather

  • VHF basics
  • Collision-avoidance rules (COLREG)
  • Reading a simple forecast
Course details

What's included

All boat time included

Full use of the training boat for practical sessions. Fuel, marina fees and equipment included.

ISSA certificate

Official ISSA Boat Master certificate, internationally issued and recognised.

Course materials

Notes and study materials in your chosen language (EN / ES / PL / RU).

Certified ISSA instructor

Marcin Głowacki, ISSA instructor with 15+ years on Tenerife. Small groups, personal approach.

Boat Master beginner practical on the Atlantic, Tenerife
Requirements

Who can enrol?

No previous boating experience required. The course is open to complete beginners.

Minimum age: 16 years
No prior experience needed
Able to swim
Valid passport or ID
Pricing

Course cost

Book online, save 10%
€855 €950
per person, VAT included · certificate included
ISSA certificate included
All boat time included
Course materials included
Flexible schedule
EN / ES / PL / RU
FAQ

Boat Master, questions & answers

Do I need experience?
No. This is the entry course, you start from zero.
What can I do after the course?
Skipper a boat up to 12 m, up to 10 miles from a safe harbour, in daylight.
How long is it?
2 days: theory and practice on the water.
How old do I need to be?
16 or older.
Is it enough to rent a boat abroad?
It is a recognised ISSA licence for the limits above. For night navigation or going further offshore, take the Inshore or Offshore Power Skipper next.
How much does it cost?
€855 per person including VAT, with the 10% online booking discount.
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