ISSA Certification

Sail Inshore Skipper ISSA

Skipper sailing yachts up to 24 metres along the coast, up to 20 miles out, day and night.

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

Sail Inshore Skipper ISSA

For sailors who know the basics and want to skipper a yacht in coastal waters themselves. The foundation before offshore sailing.

You train on the Atlantic off Costa Adeje. By the end you can plan and run a coastal passage under sail, day and night.

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

Sailing yachts up to 24 m Max 20 GT 20 miles out Day & night Never expires
Sail Inshore Skipper ISSA course on the Atlantic, Tenerife
Course programme

What you'll master (6 days)

Theory in the classroom plus practice on the water. The schedule adapts to your level.

Coastal navigation

  • Charts and courses
  • Estimated and coastal navigation
  • GPS and compass

Meteorology

  • Reading forecasts and weather charts
  • Coastal wind and current
  • Planning around the weather

Sailing and manoeuvres

  • Tacks, gybes and sail trim
  • Stability and balance
  • Berthing under sail and engine

Safety, planning and rules

  • Safety gear and man-overboard recovery
  • Routes, anchorages and ports of refuge
  • Day and night coastal sailing, COLREG
Course details

What's included

All boat time included

Full use of the training yacht for practical sessions. Marina fees and equipment included.

ISSA certificate

Official ISSA Sail Inshore Skipper certificate, internationally issued and recognised.

Course materials

Notes, nautical charts 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.

Sail Inshore Skipper practical training on the Atlantic, Tenerife
Requirements

Who can enrol?

Some sailing experience is required. If you don't have the days yet, ask us about building them first.

14 days of sailing experience
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

Sail Inshore Skipper, questions & answers

What can I skipper with the ISSA Sail Inshore Skipper?
Sailing yachts up to 24 m and 20 GT, up to 20 miles offshore, day and night.
Do I need experience?
14 days of sailing experience.
How long is the course?
6 days: theory and practice on the water.
What comes next after this course?
The Sail Offshore Skipper, for open-water ocean passages.
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.
Sail Inshore Skipper ISSA
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