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SKIPPER COURSES IN ITALY

Online theory and practical skipper training in Italy with official ISSA certification

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НОВАЯ

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Skipper course in Greece with official ISSA certification

Sailing in Italy means mastering the true art of seamanship: from bustling marinas and crowded ports to secluded anchorages and coastal navigation.

Our program combines structured online learning with intensive on-board training, ensuring you graduate ready to charter and manage a yacht independently. Upon completion, you will receive the ISSA International Skipper License.

  • Comprehensive Skipper Course in Italy

  • Practical training in Mediterranean marinas

  • Lifetime ISSA Certification

How our Skipper Course in Italy works

Lifelong lkipper license

Earn an internationally recognised ISSA skipper licence with no expiration date. Once certified, you can charter and operate sailing yachts worldwide without worrying about renewals or recurring exams. A qualification designed to last for life.

Transparent pricing, No surprises

Clear and upfront pricing for your skipper course. Theory lessons: €250 7-day practical training: €1650 No hidden fees. Just straightforward access to professional nautical education and your next step towards becoming a certified skipper.

Online theory + practical training

Complete the theoretical part of your skipper course online, from anywhere in the world, and put your knowledge into practice sailing in Italy. A flexible learning system that combines convenience with real experience on the Mediterranean Sea

Choose your practice location on the Italy coast

Train in some of the most attractive sailing areas in Italy. Select the marina that best suits your travel plans and enjoy a unique learning experience while discovering the Spanish coastline from a skipper’s perspective.

Content-rich training for future skippers in Italy

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Our online theory course prepares you to confidently handle a sailing yacht, covering all the essential knowledge required to obtain your skipper qualification in Italy:

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The practical phase of the skipper course in Italy takes place in real sailing conditions, allowing you to apply everything you’ve learned:

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Your Skipper Course in Italy starts here

Train, get certified and start sailing the Mediterranean with confidence.

EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTORS​

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Инструктор и основатель школы Валерий Сушко

Valerii Sushko

Founder, and leading instructor of Driven by the Ocean. With over 30 years of experience in sailing and yachting, Valeriy has participated in major international regattas, world and European championships as a member of professional teams. He has extensive experience in chartering in different parts of the world, as well as teaching sailing to athletes. Valeriy has worked as a yacht captain instructor at one of Israel’s leading schools and as a captain on an 83-foot sailing yacht for a long time.

HOW TO BECOME A SAILING YACHT SKIPPER
FAQ

No prior sailing experience is required. Our skipper course in Spain is designed for both beginners and sailors who want to formalise their skills and obtain an internationally recognised certificate.

The practical part of the skipper course is carried out in selected Italy coast in the Mediterranean, allowing you to train in real sailing conditions while enjoying an exceptional coastal environment.

You will receive the ISSA Inshore Skipper License, an internationally recognised qualification with no expiration date, enabling you to charter and operate a sailing yacht worldwide.

he programme combines online theoretical training with 7 intensive days of practical sailing in Italy. The full process can be completed in less than three weeks.

Yes. Once certified, you can legally charter a yacht in Italy and other countries, giving you full autonomy to plan your own sailing trips.

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Driven by the Ocean Sailing School

SAILING SCHOOL

Ukraine — Spain — Cyprus — Türkiye — Greece  Italy

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