ISSA Yacht Crew

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 Theory classes will be held at our lecture room in Nicosia, 2 Chr. Sozou str. and they will be starting at 19.00 – 22.00 and the practical lessons will be held during Saturdays and Sundays at Larnaca marina.

ISSA Inshore Skipper’s Certificate is granted after practical examination on a Yacht and after covering 700 Nautical miles , 20 Marina outings and 5 Night sailings

Max. 16 students (theory)

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

Minimum age: 17+ application form pdf file here

LECTURES	PRACTICAL TRAINING
LECTURE 1 Introduction to yachting, types of yachts etc. Stability in Sailing Yachts Anchoring, Yacht handling, mooring
	PRACTICAL 1 Anchoring, Yacht handling, mooring, ropework.
LECTURE 2 Sailing, trimming, boat handling under sail LECTURE 3 Sailing, trimming, boat handling under sail
	PRACTICAL 2 Sailing, trimming, boat handling under sail
LECTURE 4 Emergencies, Man over board, Fire prevention LECTURE 5 Rules of the road, Day and night signs, navigation lights.
	PRACTICAL 3 Sailing, trimming, boat handling under sail
LECTURE 6 Navigation, charts, passage planning, pilotage LECTURE 7 Navigation, charts, passage planning, pilotag
	PRACTICAL 4 Navigation. Man overboard
LECTURE 8 Navigation, charts, passage planning, pilotage LECTURE 9 Navigation – VHF, Electronics, Radar.
	PRACTICAL 5 Night sailing – Navigation.
LECTURE 10 Yacht engines LECTURE 11 Test - Navigation
LECTURE 12 Meteorology LECTURE 13 Meteorology
LECTURE 14 First Aid LECTURE 15 15 Revision
LECTURE 16 Final Test