| | International Sail and Power Academy Inc (ISPA) course matrix for shore based and practical instruction. Competent Crew Sail (Basic Sailing), Day Skipper Sail (Intermediate Coastal Cruising) Coastal Navigation, Coastal Skipper (Advanced Sailing), Yachtmaster Offshore Passage making, Yachtmaster Ocean. Competent Crew Sail: (Basic Sailing Course). Course | Requirements at start date | Course Content | Minimum Duration | Ability on successful completion of the course | ISPACompetent CrewBasic Sailing Shore based course. | None | ISPA Competent Crew workbook completed by either: Classroom course. Correspondence course. Home study More details on shore based course | Approx 20 hours | ISPA Competent Crew Basic/Sail Ashore Certificate. | ISPA Competent Crew Practical. | Competent Crew Ashore Certificate | ISPA Competent Crew practical standard, as per logbook. More details | 20 hours OR 40 hours if Competent Crew Ashore certificate has not been completed by start date. | International Certificate of Competency ISPA Competent Crew Basic/Sail. Certified to live aboard a sailing vessel in tidal waters as Competent Crew. In an emergency, be able to substitute as skipper. Competent to sail a vessel under 30 ft, where no navigational hazards exist, within 5 miles of safe harbor, during daylight hours only, in light to moderate wind conditions. |
Day Skipper Sail: (Intermediate Coastal Cruising). Course | Requirements at start date | Course Content | Minimum Duration | Ability on successful completion of the course | ISPA Day Skipper Shore based course. | Competent Crew Ashore Certificate. Preferably with 20 hours practical experience e.g. Competent Crew Practical | ISPA Day Skipper workbook completed by either: Classroom course. Correspondence course. Home study. More details on shore based course | 20 hours | ISPA Day Skipper Sail Ashore Certificate. | ISPA Day Skipper Practical. | International Certificate of Competency, Competent Crew. ISPA Day Skipper Ashore certificate Recommended: First Aid plus CPR, VHF or GMDDS Radio. | ISPA Day Skipper practical standard, as per logbook. Must stand a rotational navigational watch for the duration of the course. More details | 20 hours OR 40 hours if Day Skipper Ashore certificate has not been completed by start date. | International Certificate of Competency ISPA Day Skipper Intermediate/Charter Sail The holder is certified as the skipper of a live aboard sailing vessel, to be responsible for the safety of his/her vessel and crew, while day sailing in familiar waters, within 10 miles of safe harbor, during daylight, in moderate wind and sea conditions using basic navigational skills. |
Coastal Navigation. Course | Requirements at start date | Course Content | Minimum Duration | Ability on successful completion of the course | ISPA Coastal Navigation Shore based course. | No navigation knowledge required. Preferably ISPA Day Skipper, or some on the water experience. | Classroom course or Correspondence Course completing ISPA Coastal Navigation workbook and chart work exercises. More details on shore based course | Approx 20 hours | ISPA Coastal Navigation Ashore Certificate | ISPA Coastal Navigation Practical | ISPA Coastal Navigation Ashore Certificate. Preferably ISPA Day Skipper, Or some on the water experience. | ISPA Practical Coastal Navigation standard as per Logbook. More details | Minimum 2 days . | International Certificate of Competency ISPA Coastal Navigation Certificate The holder is certified to be competent to navigate a cruising vessel safely, in coastal/tidal waters, within 25 miles of safe harbor, by day, using charts, a hand bearing compass, GPS, and navigational aids. |
Coastal Skipper: (Advanced Sailing Course). Course | Requirements at start date | Course Content | Minimum Duration | Ability on successful completion of the course | ISPA Coastal Skipper Shore based | International Certificate of Competency, Competent Crew, Day skipper, Coastal Navigation. | ISPA Coastal Skipper Workbook completed by classroom, correspondence, or Home study. More details on shore based course | Approx 20 hours | ISPA Coastal Skipper Sail Ashore certificate | ISPA Coastal Skipper Practical | International Certificate of Competency, Competent Crew, Day skipper. Coastal Navigation Coastal Skipper Ashore Certificate. First Aid plus CPR. VHF or GMDDS Radio. | Live aboard Course in Tidal waters. ISPA Practical Coastal Skipper standard as per Logbook Must stand a rotational navigational watch for the duration of the course. More details | 5 days including 4 night hours 125 miles | International Certificate of Competency ISPA Coastal Skipper Sail The holder is certified as the skipper, to be responsible for the safety of his/her sailing vessel and crew, for coastal passages within 50 miles of safe harbor, in coastal/tidal waters, where navigational hazards exist, day or night with good visibility. |
Yachtmaster Offshore: Course | Requirements at start date | Course Content | Minimum Duration | Ability on successful completion of the course | ISPA Yachtmaster Offshore Shore based | International Certificate of Competency ISPA Coastal Skipper | International Certificate of Competency, Yachtmaster Offshore completed by classroom correspondence or Home study. More details on shore based course | Approx 20 hours | ISPA Yachtmaster Offshore Sail Ashore certificate | ISPA Yachtmaster Offshore Practical | International Certificate of Competency Coastal Skipper. Yachtmaster Offshore Ashore certificate. Plus 600 miles 10 days as skipper. VHF or GMDDS Radio. First Aid plus CPR | Live aboard Course in Tidal waters. International Certificate of Competency Yachtmaster Offshore. Must stand a rotational navigational watch for the duration of the course. More details | Minimum 7 days covering at least 250 miles with 2 overnight passages | International Certificate of Competency ISPA Yachtmaster Offshore Sail The holder is certified as the skipper and navigator, to be responsible for the safety of his/her sailing vessel and crew, while making offshore passages within 150 miles of the coastline, where navigational and weather hazards exist, in any conditions, at any time day or night. |
Yachtmaster Ocean: Course | Requirements at start date | Course Content | Minimum Duration | Ability on successful completion of the course | ISPA Yachtmaster Ocean Shore based | International Certificate of Competency, Coastal Navigation Certificate | International Certificate of Competency, Astro/Celestial navigation completed by classroom correspondence or Home study. More details on shore based course | Approx 40 hours | ISPA Yachtmaster Celestial Navigation Ashore certificate | ISPA Yachtmaster Ocean Practical | International Certificate of Competency Yachtmaster Offshore Yachtmaster Ocean Ashore certificate Standard First Aid including CPR 2500 miles SSB Radio | Live aboard Course in Tidal waters. Must stand a rotational navigational watch as skipper, or watch-captain for the duration of the course. More details | 500 miles. Course to cover a minimum of 200 miles while more than 50 miles offshore. | International Certificate of Competency ISPA Yachtmaster Ocean Sail The holder is certified as the skipper and navigator, to be responsible for the safety of his/her vessel and crew for ocean passages, where navigational and weather hazards exist, in any conditions, at any time day or night. |
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