General Information

GENERAL INFORMATION

Our aim is to provide training at the highest level for people that have no experience, for those that need to progress in Yachting and for those who need to get involved in racing. We will assist you from the basics to the advanced sailing and yachting techniques.

Introduction to Sailing and Yachting Course

The course is an introduction to yachting and sailing. This two day practical training course will be held on a yacht and by the end of the course you will have experienced steering a yacht, sail handling, rope work and be aware of safety on board.

-No. Students to instructor: 8:1

-Minimum age: 17+

ISSA Yacht crew and Inshore Skipper course

The course combines theory and practice on the Yachts. It is an introduction to chart work, navigation, meteorology, seamanship, sailing, first aid , marine engines etc.

The evening classes are held at Nicosia on Mondays and Thursdays at 20.00 – 22.00 and the practical training during Saturdays and Sundays at Larnaca marina.

- Max. 16 students (theory)

-No. Students to instructor (practical): 8:1

-Minimum age: 17+

The nsore Skipper's Certificate is granted after practical examination on a Yacht and after covering 700 Nautical miles , 20 Marina outings and 5 Night sailings

ISSA Offshore Skipper course

This course develops on from the navigation and other knowledge acquired on the inshore skipper course. It is intended for yachtsmen who are looking to undertake more complex offshore passages.

It is a demanding theory course covering advanced navigation, meteorology, advance sailing techniques, Passage planning, rules at sea, fire safety, first aid ,marine engines etc

The evening classes are held at Nicosia on Mondays and Thursdays at 20.00 – 22.00 and the practical training during Saturdays and Sundays at Larnaca marina.

- Max. 16 students (theory)

-No. Students to instructor (practical): 8:1

-Minimum age: 17+

The Offshore Skipper's Certificate is granted after practical examination on a Yacht and after covering 2.500 Nautical miles (minimum two offshore trips), 50 Marina outings and 5 Night sailings.

ISSA Masrer of Yacht course

This course is focused on candidates that posses the knowledge of the Offshore skipper but are more fluent in applying it.

Experience required prio training:

60 days at sea as a skipper or watch leader in at least 5 voyages, at least in 3 different sea areas, including tidal water(at least one area), 2 passages over 100 nautical miles as a skipper.

The practical examination is done by ISSA examiner.

Maximun 3 candidates at a time

Racing course

The racing course is designed for people that have the basic knowledge in sailing and like to improve their sailing and racing techniques. The course covers the areas in sailing theory, sail trimming, racing rules, race tactics, spinnaker, asymmetric etc.

You will have the opportunity to participate at a race that will be organised for the purpose of the course.

Boat Handling course

This course is designed for people that have sailing experience but would like to develop boat handling skills with a dedicated Boat Handling course. The course will concentrate on a range of boat handling skills especially close quarter manoeuvres and everybody will get the chance to work on the aspects of boat handling that they would like to improve.

Individual Training course

We can provide specialised training for groups according to your needs on our traing yahts or on your yacht. Please get in touch with us for further information.