How can you become a yacht captain even if you have never stepped on board?
We've been teaching sailing for 14 years, so we know the answer to this question.
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Our goal is to prove that yachting is accessible to everyone, regardless of experience, age, or financial status. To show all the advantages of yachting as a sport and recreation and to make as many people fall in love with it as possible.
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We teach you how to sail a yacht so that you can travel and relax on it.
We issue international captain's documents that allow you to charter a yacht all over the world.
Your way to yachting
Theory
You will know:
- how a yacht is organized
- what life support systems are on the yacht and how to handle them
- what you need for safe sailing
- how sails work and what to do with them
- what are the "road signs" at sea
- rules of the road on the water
- where I am and where to go - navigation with electronic devices and maps
- how to plan your trip on a yacht to make it perfect
- how to communicate with the crew
- how to charter a yacht, what to consider when accepting and delivering a yacht to a charter company
Practice
You will be able to:
- check-in and check-out the yacht correctly to avoid additional costs
- plan a route taking into account the weather and the wishes of the crew
- control the yacht under motor and sails
- adjust the sails depending on the wind direction
- plot the route on electronic navigation aids and paper charts
- radio
- tie the most necessary knots
- choose the right anchorage
- moor and anchor safely
- correctly assign tasks to the crew
- recognize other vessels and behave properly towards them
Sertification
You will be able to:
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Obtain international certificates recognized by most charter companies in the world
- Manage a sailing motor yacht up to 24 meters long
- Charter yachts all over the world
- Travel on a yacht with family and friends
Theory
- 14 lectures 2 times a week - Tuesday and Thursday
- online lectures in zoom format
- recordings of all lectures to watch at your convenience
- unlimited access to all study materials for this course
- access to a trial test to prepare for the exam
- exam online or during the practice abroad
Practice
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Mediterranean region or Canary Islands
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on request, internships in other regions are possible
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10 - 14 days under the guidance of our certified instructor
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Accommodation and meals on the yacht
Sertification
After completing the course and successfully passing the exams, you will receive the International Bareboat Skipper + Marine Communication master VHF-SRC certificates.
Certificates
After completing the course and successfully passing the exams, you will receive the following international certificates:
International Bareboat Skipper
IYT
- Confirms your qualification as a captain
- Confirms your ability to sail a yacht up to 24 meters in length
- At a distance of up to 20 miles from the shore
- Day and night
Marine Communication Master VHF-SRC
- Confirms your knowledge of international radio communication standards and procedures
- Required for yacht charter in most charter companies
Price of theoretical course
200 €
Price of Practice
from 800 €
Certificates issue
400 €
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Our team:
Albert Kabakov
Albert is a true expert in his field. The founder of the school, his passion is the sea and everything related to sailing.
A yacht captain and certified IYT instructor, Albert has extensive experience in all aspects of yachting - charters, long crossings and sailing regattas.
Albert is always looking for new challenges and opportunities for development - his own, his students' and the sailing industry in Ukraine.
Andriy Perepelytsia
Andriy is a person who knows from his own experience how yachting changes lives.
A highly qualified yacht captain and the content manager of our school.
He is the captain of the Carter-30 "Blues" yacht in Odesa and the leader of sports teams at the Odesa Racing Yacht Club. Since 2019, he has been training on sports and cruising yachts.
Andriy always does his best to make every crew member feel comfortable and confident on board, and readily shares his knowledge and experience.
Anna Kabakova
The manager of our school and the person who will lead you into the exciting world of sea and sails. Coordinator of the educational process, sailing trips, races and many other yachting events.
She is a member of the Alberta Sailing Team and the Bayleys Team women's crew in the Platu 25 class.
Always ready to share her experience and knowledge with those who want to learn more about yachting. Guaranteed to make you fall in love with the sea and sails.