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Get ISSA International Driving License for yachts up to 24 meters.

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How is the training going?

1

Theory

8 weeks of theoretical lessons in ZOOM, once a week, small group, training from anywhere in the world.

2

Practice

7 days of practice on the high seas under the supervision of an instructor, strengthening yachting skills and developing all theoretical knowledge.

3

Exam

Passing the exam and obtaining the ISSA International Rights for the management of ships up to 24 meters.

4

Trips

Chartering a yacht and planning your first trip as a captain.

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Theory

● Master 13 topics divided into 8 parts. One part = one meeting● The general arrangement of the yacht. Under engine control.● Anchorage. Types of mooring● Meteorology. Yacht management under sail.● Navigation● Determination of the ship's position. Transition Planning● IALA sign system● Collision avoidance (COLREGs).● Yacht equipment. First aid at sea● Radio communication (VHF), distress signals● Additional blocks● Most of the effort is the study of the submitted materials● Knowledge Assessment Tests● A list of the most critical topics will be given (mainly related to security)● Criteria for successful completion: meeting attendance, constant feedback from the cadet, or knowledge testing by the instructor

Practice on the yacht

● Testing knowledge of theory and all critical topics
● Working off tasks for the following blocks:
● Yacht arrangement and safety
● Entrance, exit to the marina
● Maneuvers under the engine (turns, reverse, turn, drift compensation)
● Setting and tacking the sail
● Courses to the wind, tack changes (tack, gybe)
● anchoring
● Mooring and unmooring
● Route planning
● Location determination, reconnaissance
● Practice Collision Avoidance Rules (COLREG)
● MOB - Man overboard (under power, under sail)
● Other blocks

Success Criteria

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    Demonstration of knowledge of the theory

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    Demonstration of sufficient skill in all practice blocks

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Hello, my name is Sergey Tarasov!

I am an entrepreneur and skipper with more than 7 years of experience. Certified specialist of International Sailing. School Association Instructor (ISSA). Trained over 50 people.

Yachting is the best thing that happened in my life. This is freedom, inspiration, vivid emotions. If you want to become a skipper, I invite you to my course, where together we will walk your path from a dream to your first trip at the helm.

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Answers to frequently asked questions

How old do you have to be to learn yachting?

SERGEYTARASOV:

Anyone who has a passport can take the exam and get a license, that is, from the age of 16. But my youngest student is 9 years old. If there is a desire, then you can safely go to training even at that age.

How many students are in a group?

SERGEYTARASOV:

Groups of 10 to 30 people study at the theoretical part, but students come to practice in groups of no more than 4 people so that everyone can go through all the moments that can occur on the high seas or ocean and then successfully pass the exam.

How is the exam going?

SERGEYTARASOV:

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Is there a chance it won't pass?

SERGEY ARASOV:

Of course, I am very responsible about issuing licenses to students, because, first of all, the sea is associated with risks to life and I must be sure that when my students go to sea, everything will be fine with their team and with the boat. Also, the name of the examiner is indicated on the license of each captain, and if there are driving violations, the commission will definitely contact me with this issue.

But if you study all the theory qualitatively and work out all the knowledge in practice with me, it will not be difficult to pass the exam. I am always interested in having as many good captains as possible in the sea so that we can go on trips together as a flotilla.

What language is taught?

SERGEY ARASOV:

Training can take place in Russian, Ukrainian and English, depending on the group.

Can I skip classes?

SERGEY ARASOV:

All theoretical classes are recorded and if you can't attend, it's not a problem, you can watch it at a convenient time for yourself.

At the end of the lesson, you will have a checklist with questions that you must answer so that I can make sure that you watch the lesson.

What opportunities does the presence of international rights ISSA provide?

SERGEY ARASOV:

The ISSA international license allows students to rent a boat / catamaran anywhere in the world (except Russia, the USA and China) and go as far as 20 miles (~ 32 km) from the coast.

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