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Yachting training

Yachting training

Become a captain and take the boat yourself

The easiest way to become a ship's captain is yachting training and obtaining an international license. ISSA captain training is an option for those seeking high-quality practical training and wanting to get a yacht license. The program is designed to give students the knowledge and skills for safe and confident vessel handling.

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Training at a yacht school is suitable for beginners who want to learn how to operate a yacht. It is relevant for those who dream of freedom or want to turn a hobby into a profession and perhaps someday lead groups or charters; for entrepreneurs looking for a new format of relaxation and who relax best when they are at the helm; for couples who want not just to travel, but to experience real adventures together.

Who are yachting courses suitable for?

Advantages of training

International standard

ISSA certificates are recognized by many charter and insurance companies

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Practical focus

Great attention is paid to developing handling skills

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Affordable cost

ISSA yacht license training is cheaper than with RYA or IYT

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Accessibility

The program is suitable for beginners

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Practicality

Many hours on the yacht, real maneuvers and situations

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Community

Training at the school is an opportunity to meet other people passionate about yachting. You can share experiences, find travel companions and plan future trips.

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The theoretical course at the WeSail yachting school consists of 12 in-depth, content-rich lessons that turn a beginner into a competent skipper. The course can be taken at a comfortable pace – 2 lectures per week. Access to materials is open for 60 days, but if you complete all lessons, do the homework and pass the final test – access remains forever. There is a group chat where you can ask questions, discuss details and even make friends. There are also live Zoom seminars where you can ask questions to experienced mentors in person.

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Theory, practice and obtaining a license with WeSail

After the theory, a week of practice on a cruising yacht. A real immersion: steering, docking, working with sails, commanding the crew and making decisions. Your first sea watch alongside a professional instructor in real conditions. You can't just buy a yacht license – you need to learn how to handle the vessel. It's not always easy, but you will definitely enjoy it!

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What awaits you in sailing yacht training?

Yacht handling at sea

You will master the nuances from turns to complex maneuvers. You will feel like the master of the elements

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Navigation

You will learn to plot routes like a real sea wolf so you don't get lost even in fog

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Trip planning

You will be able to prepare for any journey, whether a short trip or a multi-day expedition

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Meteorology

You will learn to accurately predict weather, read the wind and avoid storms

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Yacht structure

You will understand every bolt so you can confidently fix any problems, studying everything from the keel to the shrouds

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VHF radio communication

You will learn how to stay in contact with the world, request help and transmit important information

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Knots

You will master maritime knots like a pro to securely fasten sails and equipment

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Legal nuances

You will learn rights and responsibilities to avoid trouble and be confident even in foreign waters

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After theory, practice and the exam, an international sailing vessel license Inshore Skipper with ISSA accreditation is issued. With it you can:

operate sailing yachts up to 24 meters day and night within 20 miles from shore, sail independently with friends and family;
take the next level of training and move towards a circumnavigation;
join WeSail trips to gain experience under the wing of a pro;
become the person who says: "I know how to sail" – and that doesn't sound pretentious, but proud and genuine;
simply change your life – because from this moment on, the sea will be in it. Forever.

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You also receive a VHF certificate – a mandatory document for using marine radio communications.

Experienced instructors work with you, giving attention to each student. They don't just give lectures, but share their experience and help you master the nuances of handling. After yachting training, you won't just get a license – you will truly know how to sail a vessel, feel confident in any situation, and make well-considered decisions. Start your path to a captain's license today. With us, it's simple, interesting and safe!

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Captain and instructor, has sailed yachts all over the world: Iceland, China, Brazil, Indian Ocean, Faroes and many other destinations, loves unusual adventures and trains captains
Yachtmaster Offshore Instructor for sail and motor yachts

He is also into surfing and skiing, learning to fly an airplane. Once founded and sold an electronic tipping service, and then founded Wesail

Denis Valiullin

ISSA Instructor