BECOME A CERTIFIED SAILING SKIPPER

To become a yacht skipper, you need to obtain a skipper certificate from one of the international sailing schools. We recommend training with the International Sailing School Association (ISSA), which is recognized worldwide. Contact us to set up a convenient schedule for your theoretical training. After successfully completing the theory course, you can start with the practical part of the training. Our captain’s school will arrange a convenient location for your practice sessions. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate as a yacht captain. If you have any questions, we are always here to help!

To operate a yacht, you need to have the appropriate certification from an international sailing school, which is issued after completing the training and passing the exams. Anyone who has completed training with our school and obtained the relevant certification in accordance with the sailing conditions and the type of yacht can operate the yacht.

To operate a yacht, you need a skipper certificate (also known as a captain’s license or international yacht license) from one of the international sailing schools – ISSA, IYT, RYA, ASA or ICC. This document confirms that you have completed the appropriate training course and meet the qualification standards.

ISSA is one of the oldest associations that unites sailing schools from around the world. Unlike licenses from other sailing schools, ISSA certificates have no expiration date. This means that you can enjoy your leisure time and adventures without worrying about regularly taking exams. Our school for captains provides exactly these kinds of certificates.

Driven by the Ocean captain school offers a two-part training program. The theoretical part consists of 10 online lessons, each lasting one hour, held twice a week. The practical part consists of 7 days of intensive training, conducted daily from 9:00 to 16:00, depending on weather conditions.

Our sailing school organizes practice sessions in the main locations located in Mediterranean countries such as Greece, Turkey, Cyprus, and Spain. These places are the most popular for charter and are perfect for full-fledged practice.

Our sailing school offers to start yachting training with the Inshore Skipper qualification. With this certification, you can operate a sailing yacht up to 24 meters long, day and night, with a limit of 20 miles from the shore. You will also receive an international VHF Radio Operator certificate, which allows you to communicate via radio at sea. With these documents, you can rent a yacht in almost any marina around the world.

To become a certified sailing skipper, you need to complete an approved training program that includes both theoretical knowledge and practical sailing experience. After passing the final assessments, you will receive an internationally recognised skipper license that allows you to operate sailing yachts legally and safely.

Yes. The ISSA skipper license is internationally recognised and accepted in most marinas and charter companies around the world. It allows you to rent and operate sailing yachts in multiple countries without needing additional certification in most cases.

No prior sailing experience is required. The skipper course is designed for beginners as well as for those who already have basic knowledge and want to professionalise their skills. The program adapts to your level and progresses step by step.

Practical training is carried out in selected Mediterranean locations, allowing students to combine learning with real sailing conditions. These environments provide ideal conditions for mastering navigation, manoeuvring and yacht handling in real scenarios.

The full skipper course can be completed in less than three weeks, including online theory and intensive practical training. Once the exams are passed, the official certificate is issued and delivered shortly after.