ISPA International Sailing Certificates of Competency

ISPA International Certificate of Competency for 

Competent Crew and Inland Skipper - SAIL
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When registered with the International Sail and Power Academy Inc., (ISPA) the holder is certified as Skipper on inland waters and is competent to sail a vessel under 40 ft/12 m or 30 GT on inland waters or safe harbours during daylight hours in light to moderate wind conditions.

Holders of ISPA Competent Crew and Inland Skipper SAIL Certificates of Competency are also qualified to crew aboard sailing vessels in tidal waters with a qualified Skipper on board.

Sail Shore-Based Lessons Component 

Prerequisites:

Students are advised to obtain a VHF ROC (M) DSC maritime radio operators licence early in their learning cycle. 

The shore-based component is completed by home study prior to the practical, on-the-water component.  

Performance objectives:

ISPA Competent Crew - Sail workbook assessments to be completed. 

1. Module Assessments 1(a) 1(b) 1(c) 1(d) 1(e) 1(f) 1(g) 1(h) 1(i). 

2. Module Assessments 2(a) 2(b) 2(c) 2(d) 2(e) 2(f) 2(g).  

3. Module Assessment 3(a). 

On the Water Practical Sailing Component

Performance objectives:

Competency in all of the Competent Crew performance objectives stated in the logbook as follows:  

1. Seamanship Sail 1.  

2. General Seamanship 1.  

3. Emergency Procedures 1.

On the water Component duration:  

Minimum 40 hours boating on the water to complete both Shore-Based Component and the on-the-water practical components.

ISPA International Certificate of Competency for 

Day Skipper Bareboat - SAIL

When registered with International Sail and Power Academy Inc., (ISPA) the holder is certifed competent 

to Skipper a Sailing vessel and be responsible for the safety of his/her vessel and crew on pleasure boats or Bareboat Charter boats up to 30GT or 45 ft/14 m while sailing in familiar waters within 12 nm of safe harbour during daylight hours in moderate wind and sea conditions using basic navigational skills.

ISPA Day Skipper Bareboat Sailing Shore-Based Boating Course

Prerequisites: ISPA Competent Crew Shore Based Component with 20 hours practical experience, e.g. Competent Crew Practical Component and a 

VHF ROC (M) DSC maritime radio operator licence.

The shore-based Sailing Course component is completed by home study prior to enrolling in the practical on-the-water component.

Performance objectives: 

ISPA Day Skipper Sail workbook lessons assessments to be completed.  

Module Assessment 1 

Modules Assessments 2(a) 2(b) 

Module 2(c) is provided for reference purposes only 

Modules Assessments 3(a) 3(b) 3(c) 3(d) 

Module Assessment 4 

Modules Assessments 5(a) 5(b) 5(c) 

Modules 5(c) is provided for use for Passage Planning Practical lessons 

Minimum Duration: 20 hours of on the water lessons. 

On the Water Practical Sailing Component 

Prerequistes: International Certificate of Competency Competent Crew Certificate. ISPA Day Skipper Shore-Based Component. 

Performance objectives: 

Competency in all of the Day Skipper Sail performance objectives in the logbook as follows: 

Seamanship Sail 2 Practical 

General Seamanship 2 Practical 

International Buoyage System Practical 

Collision Avoidance Practical 

Tides and Currents Practical 

Weather 1 Practical 

Passage Preparation Practical 

Passage Planning Practical

On the water Component duration: 

40 hours on the water to complete both Shore-Based and on-the-water components.

ISPA International Certificate of Competency for 

Coastal Navigator - SAIL and POWER Correspondence Course

When registered with International Sail and Power Academy Inc., (ISPA) the holder is certified competent to navigate up to 40 GT Sail or Powerboats up to 50 ft/15 m in coastal tidal waters without restriction on the area of navigation during daylight hours using charts, hand bearing compass, GPS and navigational aids. 

ISPA Shore-Based Coastal Navigation Correspondence Course 

Prerequisites: No navigation knowledge required. Preferably ISPA Day Skipper Bareboat Certificate of Competency or some on the water power boating or sailing experience. 

Performance objectives and Certificate: 

Complete all module lessons assessments and chart work exercises in the ISPA Coastal Navigator workbook by correspondence with available online support

Estimated time required: 20 hours.

On-the-Water Practical Component

The practical, on-the-water component can be taken on the ISPA Coastal Skipper Certificate of Competency Course.

ISPA International Certificate of Competency for 

Multi-Hull Coastal Advanced Skipper Bareboat - SAIL

When registered with International Sail and Power Academy Inc., (ISPA) the holder is certified competent to Skipper a 30GT Multi-Hull Sailboat up to a 50 ft/15 m including boats used for private purposes and bareboat charters in coastal tidal waters, in any conditions, day or night.

Prerequisites:

Competent Crew Sail, Day Skipper Sail and Coastal Navigator standards must be attained prior to the Multi-hull boating endorsement lessons.

Performance objectives: 

Competency in all aspects of basic sailing of a multi-hull vessel and understanding the differences between monohull and multi-hull sailing 

On the Water Component duration: 

40 hours 

To complete this endorsement the candidate is require to:

1. Complete the Shore-Based component prior to the practical component

2. Complete all of the performance objectives in the ISPA logbook

ISPA International Certificate of Competency for

Coastal Advanced Skipper Bareboat - ISPA

When registered with International Sail and Power Academy Inc., (ISPA) the holder is certified competent as Advanced Bareboat Coastal Skipper and Navigator to be responsible for the safety of his/her sailing vessel and crew on coastal passages. 

Competent to operate boats used for private purposes and bareboat charters, up to 100 GT in coastal tidal waters, day or night.

Prerequisites:

 ISPA Coastal Navigator, First Aid + CPR, VHF ROC (M) DSC or GMDSS Radio Certificate

Prerequisites: 

ISPA Day Skipper Sail, ISPA Coastal Navigator Shore-Based Certificate (workbooks lessons must be completed and brought to the course.)

Performance objectives: 

ISPA Coastal Skipper Sail Workbook lessons assessments to be completed.  

Module 1 Seamanship Sail 3 and Cruising Spinnaker 

Module 2 General Seamanship 3 

Module 3 Coastal Weather 2 

Module 4 Boat Systems 

Module 5 Health and Safety 

Module 6 Auxiliary Engines 

Minimum Duration: 20 hours.   

On the Water Practical Component 

Prerequisites: 

International Certificate of Competency, Day Skipper - SAIL. Coastal Navigation and Coastal Skipper Sail Shore-Based Component. First Aid + CPR. VHF ROC (M) DCS or GMDSS Radio operator licence.

Performance objectives for Practical Course: 

Competency in all of the performance objectives in this logbook as follows 

· Seamanship Sail 3 and Cruising Spinnaker Practical 

· General Seamanship 3 Practical 

· Coastal Weather 2 Practical 

· Boat Systems Practical 

· Health and Safety Practical 

· Auxiliary Engines One of Group A, B, or C Practical 

· Coastal Passage Practical 

On the water component duration: 

Must live aboard in tidal waters for a minimum of 5 days, including 4-night hours and 125 miles total. Stand a rotational navigational watch for the duration of the course. 

ISPA International Certificate of Competency for Offshore Master

When Registered with International Sail and Power Academy Inc., (ISPA,) the holder is certified competent  as Offshore Master - SAIL  skipper and navigator to be responsible for the safety of vessel and crew on yachts used for private purposes and bareboat charters up to 100 GT 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. 

ISPA Offshore Master Sailing Shore-Based

Prerequisistes: 

ISPA Coastal Skipper Bareboat Certificate of Competency -  SAIL.

First Aid + CPR, VHF ROC (M) DCS or GMDSS Radio operator licence.

Candidates should have several years sailing experience. 

No Exceptions

Performance objectives and Certification: 

ISPA Offshore Master - Sail workbook assessments to be completed.  

Module 1 Offshore Sailing and Spinnaker 

Module 2 Advanced (high-tech) Navigation 

Module 3 Offshore Seamanship 

Module 4 Offshore Weather 3 

Minimum Duration: 20 hours.

ISPA Offshore Master Practical Course

Prerequisites: 

International Certificate of Competency Coastal Navigator and Coastal Skipper - SAIL and Offshore Master - SAIL Shore-Based Course. 

First Aid + CPR, VHF ROC (M) DCS or GMDDS radio operator course, two day Personal Survival at Sea Course Certificate, Celestial Navigation Shore-Based course.

In addition: Minimum practical experience of 600 miles, 10 days as skipper.

Students will be required to plan the passages and help prepare the boat. 

Performance objectives for the Offshore Practical Component: 

Competency in all of the performance objectives in this logbook as follows: 

Offshore Passage Making including: 

Module 1 Offshore Sailing and Spinnaker Practical 

Module 2 Advanced (high-tech) Navigation Practical 

Module 3 Offshore Seamanship Practical 

Module 4 Offshore Weather 3 Practical 

On the water course duration: Must be a live aboard course in tidal waters, 7 days including, 500 miles and two overnight passages. Stand a rotational watches for the duration of the course. 

Course includes informal Celestial Navigation Practical Lessons