ISSA Certification

Sail Yacht Crew ISSA

Your first taste of sailing. Become a certified crew member and start building sea time.

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

Sail Yacht Crew ISSA

Your first experience of sailing. Become a certified crew member and start building the sea time and experience that the skipper courses ask for.

Theory classes are held at our main base in Costa Adeje, on the south coast of Tenerife. For sea practice we sail 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.

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 Yacht Crew ISSA course on the Atlantic, Tenerife
Course programme

What you'll master (6 days)

This is the schedule we run most often. The course is shore-based, which means every day starts on land. Sessions run from Sunday to Friday, 10:00 to 18:30, with a lunch break at 14:00. The first two days are spent in the classroom, going through slides and sailing theory. After that the course continues on the boat: first getting to know her systems and equipment, then out to open water for sea practice. The exact schedule can shift with the size and the experience of the group, and some sessions may be run together with students working towards other levels.

You can also take this course as a Course + Cruise package. Accommodation aboard our sailing yacht is available for the duration of the course, and with some extra theory and practice you can add the Inshore Power Yacht Skipper certificate for motorboats for €600 alongside this course — on its own that course costs €1,080.

Coastal navigation

  • Charts and courses
  • Electronic navigation instruments
  • GPS and compass

Meteorology

  • Getting and reading weather forecasts
  • Wind, current and tides
  • Planning around the weather

Sailing and manoeuvres

  • Tacking and gybing
  • Sail trim
  • Mooring and harbour manoeuvres

Safety, planning and rules

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

What's included

Classroom theory

Lessons are taught in the classroom at our main base.

Sea practice

Takes place aboard our 12-metre sailing yacht.

ISSA certificate

Official ISSA certificate, internationally issued and recognised.

Certified ISSA instructor

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

Sail Yacht Crew practical training on the Atlantic, Tenerife
Requirements

Who can enrol?

This course asks for some previous experience: 7 days of sailing, one passage as crew, or a YACHT CREW certificate. You can log that experience with us before, during or after the course — or take the 2-in-1 option, a Course + Cruise.

16 years or older
7 days of sailing experience
VHF/SRC certificate (you can take it during the course)
Pricing

Course cost

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€585 €650
per person, VAT included · certificate included
Optional extras
● VHF/SRC certificate — €150
● Accommodation aboard, one person — €200
● Accommodation aboard, twin cabin — €300
● Inshore Power Yacht Skipper course — €600 alongside this course (€1,080 on its own)
● EN / ES / PL / RU
FAQ

Sail Yacht Crew, questions & answers

What can I do with the ISSA Sail Yacht Crew?⌄
Sailing yachts up to 24 m and 20 GT, up to 20 miles offshore, day and night.
Do I need experience?⌄
7 days of sailing, or one passage as crew.
How long is the course?⌄
6 days: theory and practice. Usually Sunday to Friday.
What comes next after this course?⌄
The Sail Offshore Skipper for offshore passages, or one of the Power Skipper courses.
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?⌄
€585 per person including VAT, with the 10% online booking discount.
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