Practical Skipper Course ISSA!

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Training

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10 days

28.12.2025 - 08.02.2026

Croatia

Saronic Gulf / Athens

Tour itinerary

Become a skipper with ISSA!

We invite you to take intensive training under the ISSA (International Sailing Schools Association) system and earn a certificate that opens the door to skippering a yacht and making independent sea voyages worldwide!

What to expect?
⛵ Theory: basics of navigation, safety rules, chartwork, equipment, and international maritime regulations.
🌊 Practice: real sea conditions, yacht handling under the guidance of experienced instructors, maneuvering, mooring, sail handling.
📜 Certificate: ISSA international certificate recognized in 40+ countries — your key to chartering and skippering yachts independently.

📍 Croatia
🗓 Training period: December 28, 2025 – February 8, 2026
👉 The course takes 10 days — intensive, unhurried, with full immersion.
📅 Exact dates are arranged individually — we’ll adapt to your schedule.

Why choose us?
✔️ Small groups — maximum attention to each participant
✔️ Individual approach — training tailored to your level
✔️ Practice in some of Europe’s best cruising grounds — calm bays, clear water, scenic routes
✔️ Friendly atmosphere — learn with enjoyment, not stress

Take a step toward freedom on the water — your first independent passage starts here.

Travel route

Boat & accommodation

Sailing yacht Bavaria 44 "AFRODITA"

ru:en «Bavaria 44 — просторная и надежная парусная яхта, идеально подходящая для обучения и практики в море. Удобная планировка, стабильность на воде и лёгкое управление делают её отличным выбором для будущих шкиперов. В 2016 году на яхте был проведён полный апгрейд и обновление оборудования.

Cabins

4

Places

8

Toilets

2

Year of construction

2004

Length, m

14

Equipment

Autopilot

Bow thruster

Generator

Wi-Fi & Internet

Ice maker

Refrigerator

Wi-Fi & Internet

Tour organizer

Yurii Pyliavets

Experienced captain

Languages

English

Russian

About me

My name is Yuri
I’m an experienced yachtsman with many years of cruising the beautiful waters of Greece, Turkey, Spain, Italy, and Cyprus. I love sharing my knowledge and passion for the sea by organizing exciting adventures on yachts and catamarans. I’m highly proficient in navigation, vessel handling, and ensuring the safety of crew and passengers. Ready for new challenges and experiences, I always strive for impeccable service and to meet clients’ needs.