Training

International Crew

It is the level that does not require primary skills and knowledge. After training the listener possesses knowledge about sea life routine and yacht peculiarities, skills sufficient for participation in docking operations and sails handling, bending of knots.

Flotilla Skipper/Watchkeeper    

Starting from the level “Flotilla Skipper/Watchkeeper” and further the training consists form practical and theoretical parts. The listener is to pass practice part for the period not less than 12 months after theoretical course completion. At the end of the training the certificate is held. 

Certificate options:

• candidate is allowed watchkeeping on yachts till 78 ft (24 m),
• handle a 50 ft (15 m) yacht individually on the flotilla (or to standby a captain during resting time)  
• in coastal zone 20 miles offshore
• in daytime
• if favourable weather conditions

Requirements:

• no primary preparation needed
• from age of 16
• basic knowledge of English language
•  ability to remain afloat
• completion of VHF Radio Operator course

International Bareboat Skipper

Certificate options:

• handling of 78 ft (20 m) yacht,
• coastal zone till 20 miles offshore
• in daytime
• in favourable weather conditions.

Requirements:

• 200 n.m. logged (during the training)
• from age of 18
• completion of VHF Radio Operator course

Yachtmaster Coastal

The certificate is to be renewed every 5 years.

Certificate options:

• handling of 78 ft (24 m) yacht
• coastal zone till 60 miles offshore
• any time (day/night)
• in favourable weather conditions

Requirements:

• Valid IYT license “Bareboat Skipper and VHF Operator”
• 30 days and 800 n.m. at sea
•  12 hours during night passages

Yachtmaster Offshore

The certificate is to be reapproved every 5 years

Certificate options:

• handling of 78 ft (24 m) yacht
• offshore zone till 150 miles
• any time (day/night)
• any weather conditions, appropriate for sailing

Requirements:

• Valid IYT license “Yachtmaster Coastal & VHF Operator”
• 50 days (including 30 full days and nights, including 6 hours as a skipper)
•  3000 n.m. at sea
• 12 hours during night passages
• completion of STCW Basic Safety training courses

VHF Radio Operator

The training is held within courses “Flotilla Skipper/Watchkeeper” and “International Bareboat Skipper”. Obligatory for handling of a sail and power vessel.

STCW Basic Safety training courses

(primary course about safety)

STCW Basic Safety training courses is a 5day course of primary preparation considering safety, that includes firefighting, survival at sea, first medical aid, personal and public safety.

The course is obligatory for license Yachtmaster Offshore.   

Small power boat and RIB master

The candidate is to satisfy healthy requirements. The qualification “Small power boat and RIB master” allows handling of a personal small power vessel 15 m in length or rubber boat 15 m in length (without cabins) with stationary or board engine without power limitations in coastal waters of foreign countries or to rent these vessels. Sailing is allowed in daytime only, the distance till 20 miles from safety haven. After completion of the training the certificate is held. The certificate is to be reapproved every 5 years.

Personal Watercraft Operator (PWC)

Allows handling PWC with passengers aboard, the distance of sailing – till 20 miles from safety haven in favourable weather conditions (wind force – till 6 points on Beaufort scale, wave height – till 3 points). After completion of the course the certificate is held. The certificate is to be reapprover every 5 years.