ISSA Certification

Inshore Power Yacht Skipper ISSA

Skipper motorboats up to 16 metres, 20 miles out, day and night. The step up from Boat Master.

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

Inshore Power Yacht Skipper ISSA

For anyone with some basic experience as crew on a motorboat. With this certificate you are entitled to take a boat up to 20 miles from shore, by day and by night.

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.

Boats up to 16 m 20 miles out Day & night Never expires
Inshore Power Yacht Skipper ISSA course at the helm, Tenerife
Course programme

What you'll learn (4–5 days)

This is the schedule we run most often. The course takes four or five days, depending on the size of the group and the experience in it, 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. This course can also be combined with a sailing course — have a look at the rest of what we offer.

Handling

  • Berthing and undocking in wind and current
  • Anchoring
  • Planing and open-water manoeuvres

Safety

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

Navigation

  • Coastal navigation
  • Electronic navigation
  • Navigation marks

Rules and weather

  • Collision-avoidance rules (COLREG)
  • Marine meteorology
  • Night navigation
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.

Chart work in the Good Skipper classroom, Tenerife
Requirements

Who can enrol?

Basic experience is required. No days yet? You can build them with us.

16 years or older
7 days as crew on a motorboat (can be logged with us)
VHF/SRC certificate (you can take it during the course)
Pricing

Course cost

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€855 €950
per person, VAT included · certificate included
Optional extras
● VHF/SRC certificate — €150
● EN / ES / PL / RU
FAQ

Inshore Power Yacht Skipper, questions & answers

How is it different from Boat Master?⌄
The 20-mile limit instead of 12, and night navigation.
Do I need experience?⌄
7 days as crew. No days yet? You can build them with us.
How long is the course?⌄
4 days: theory and practice.
Does it cover night navigation?⌄
Yes, the licence covers day and night.
Is the certificate recognised abroad?⌄
Yes. It is an ISSA licence recognised in over 100 countries, and it never expires.
How much does it cost?⌄
€855 per person including VAT, with the 10% online booking discount.
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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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