The international skipper course is a ten-day course. Not for beginners, and the recommended entry level is a VHF certificate for marine radio operators and traveled over 200 nautical miles before advancing to this level. The applicant should be 16 years of age or older and preferably hold an IYT International Crew Certificate or similar. Candidates who do not have 200 nautical miles can attend this course and gain the miles required to obtain the certificate, during the ten days of the course.
This course of five days of two hours, aims to provide candidates with the introductory knowledge required for the crew of a sailboat (mono hull or catamaran) up to 15 meters, in inland or coastal waters,< 5 miles from the coast during daylight hours, in moderate winds and moderate sea conditions.
The course is great for groups of friends or like-minded individuals, to gather over a few days of fun sailing while learning skills to better assist as crew on a boat. We hope that candidates will enjoy the experience and advancement at higher levels of sailing courses.
This course deals with training for the full range of VHF Radio and SRC communications for both recreational and professional boaters. Attendees will learn how static radios, handheld (mobile) radios, EPIRBs, SART devices, AIS and DSC-enabled radios are used effectively in nautical communication.
