Let’s boat Inshore Skipper Course

Join to the ISSA Inshore Skipper course

1 week

This course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to confidently navigate coastal waters.

What is the Inshore ISSA Skipper Course at Let's Boat School?

The Let’s Boat Inshore Skipper Course is designed for those who want to confidently take command of a sailing yacht in coastal waters. Built in accordance with International Sailing Schools Association (ISSA) standards, the course combines solid theoretical foundations with intensive hands-on training, ensuring real-world skills — not just certification.

During the course, you will learn how to safely operate a yacht in inshore conditions, plan routes, handle docking and anchoring, manage crew responsibilities, and respond effectively to changing weather and unexpected situations. Special attention is given to safety procedures, seamanship, and decision-making — essential skills for any responsible skipper.

Training takes place on well-maintained yachts in real coastal environments, allowing you to gain practical experience under the guidance of experienced instructors. The course is suitable both for aspiring skippers taking their first step toward independent sailing and for sailors who wish to structure and formalize their existing experience.

By the end of the program, you will not only be prepared to pass the ISSA Inshore Skipper certification, but also feel confident, competent, and ready to skipper a yacht responsibly — whether for personal sailing, family trips, or future charter adventures.

course at a glance

Country & Region:
Croatia, Istria / Adriatic coast
Starting location:
Marmaris (transfer from Dalaman Airport)
Tour duration:
7 nights / 8 days
Available boats:
Monohull boats and catamarans
Tour format:
Yacht tour with skipper, cook and hostess
Tour type:
Gastro tour
Skill level required:
None (suitable for beginners)

The exact route may vary depending on weather and guests’ preferences. Daily sailing distances are flexible and adjusted for comfort

No night sailing. No long exhausting passages.

After the course, a cadet will be able to:

  • Identify the basic parts of a yacht and understand their purpose
  • Operate basic onboard systems
  • Operate VHF radio (ISSA certificate VHF operator)
  • Refill water and diesel tanks
  • Start and operate the inboard engine
  • Recognize and use elementary yacht equipment
  • Name the points of sail in relation to the wind
  • Handle sail sheets and halyards
  • Manage mooring lines
  • Properly position and handle fenders
  • Operate the anchor safely and effectively
  • Handle a dinghy during transfers or mooring
  • Deliver a safety briefing both above and below deck
  • MOB operation practice
  • Handle the yacht under power (engine)
  • Handle the yacht under sail
  • Understand the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
  • Recognize and interpret navigational aids
  • Use terrestrial navigation techniques
  • Apply electronic navigation tools
  • Understand basic marine meteorology

Choose a package and format that is convenient for you!

Join us and become part of our active and friendly community!
Along the border between the Mediterranean and Aegean seas, between Marmaris and Dalaman, there are many bays — both natural and harbor towns — so you can go ashore or stroll through charming tourist towns at any time.

Your Opportunities After the inshore ISSA Course

Upon completion of this course, you will be certified to operate the following vessels:

Sailing Yacht
Maximum length: up to 24 meters
Navigation time: day and night
Distance from Shelter: up to 20 nautical miles from shore

Motorboat
Maximum length: up to 12 meters
Navigation time: daytime only
Distance from Shelter: up to 20 nautical miles from shore

Whether you are planning a multi-day coastal sailing trip or a leisurely day cruise, your certification opens the door to safe and independent boating in real-world conditions.

Course Program

The route and timing may vary depending on weather conditions and individual arrangements with guests.

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  • Breakfast at a seaside tavern
  • Explore the bays and anchorages around Göcek, a renowned yachting hub
  • Free time to walk the waterfront and relax in local cafes

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Yachts for course

This tour features a curated selection of sailing yachts and catamarans, chosen for comfort, space, and smooth cruising. Expect modern interiors, well-designed cabins, and generous deck areas for relaxing under the Mediterranean sun.
With a professional skipper on board, every yacht offers a refined balance of privacy, safety, and effortless sailing — so you can focus on the experience, not the logistics.

4.5/5
sailing yacht

Luna Grossa

Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 / 2022

Length
10
Cabins
5
WC
2
  • Air Condition
  • Big dinghy
  • Invertor 220V
  • Generator
  • WiFi
  • 2 refrigerators
Details
4.5/5
sailing yacht

Star Light

Beneteau Oceanis 385 / 2022

Length
11
Cabins
5
WC
2
  • Air Condition
  • Big dinghy
  • Invertor 220V
  • Generator
  • WiFi
  • 2 refrigerators
Details

What’s Included in Your [course Name] course

The price is quoted per week per person in a double cabin.
There is also an option to rent the entire cabin at a special rate.

✅ What’s Included

  • Yacht or catamaran rental from Fethiye marina
  • All necessary paperwork (except flights/permits)
  • Professional skipper services
  • Sail training basics
  • Airport–marina transfers
  • Bedding, towels, and yacht cleaning
  • Welcome treats and a souvenir from the organizers

❌ What’s Not Included

  • Fuel (approx. €100 per week per boat)
  • Marina fees (approx. €100 total)
  • Onboard meals and tavern dinners (planned with guests)
  • Personal expenses
  • Refundable security deposit (approx. €300 per person)
  • Flights between Ukraine and Dalaman

course on the PHOTOS

Those who would like to join the tour from Odesa can meet up with the group departing from Kherson. The approximate itinerary:

We recommend bringing with you

  • Shorts
  • Sports trousers / lightweight pants
  • 2–3 short-sleeve T-shirts
  • 2–3 long-sleeve T-shirts
  • Swimsuit / swimwear
  • Fleece sweatshirt or hoodie (it can be cool in the evenings)
  • Windbreaker or waterproof jacket that protects from wind and water spray or rain
  • Shorts
  • Sports trousers / lightweight pants
  • 2–3 short-sleeve T-shirts
  • 2–3 long-sleeve T-shirts
  • Fleece sweatshirt or hoodie (it can be cool in the evenings)
  • Cap or sun hat with a visor or wide brim for sun protection
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen and sunburn protection products
  • Light, non-slip footwear with white soles or special yachting deck shoes to avoid damaging the deck
  • Flip-flops or shower sandals

Optional items you may also want to bring:

  • Snorkeling mask or goggles (the water is very salty) and fins. A wetsuit is optional
  • Sailing gloves
  • Coral shoes (sea urchins live on rocky shores)
  • Musical instruments, if you play them — evenings will be more fun

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Join us and become part of our active and friendly community!
Along the border between the Mediterranean and Aegean seas, between Marmaris and Dalaman, there are many bays — both natural and harbor towns — so you can go ashore or stroll through charming tourist towns at any time.

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What Our Guests Say?

Hear from our happy customers who have embarked on their dream sailing journeys with us.

Irina Peters

I completed the Inshore Skipper course. I want to say a few words about how the information is presented—it’s a whole story filled with a great mood and team spirit. With the Let’s Boat brothers, the sailing knowledge and tools are delivered exactly as they should be: complex topics are broken down into systems, becoming manageable and understandable. You can always ask a “silly” question and get an encouraging answer. The learning process becomes painless and engaging—just the way you’d want it to be. And then there are those fun sailor stories, which give you so much understanding. Plus the amazing photos from seas and oceans, bays, and azure waters… even they helped me get through the first challenges of handling a yacht or reading the weather. I’m very happy with this course.

Vitaliy Bugayenko

I took the Inshore Skipper theoretical course with the Let’s Boat team. I really appreciated that it wasn’t just dry lectures and facts, but presentations, explanations, and lively discussions. What was especially valuable is that our instructors aren’t abstract theorists—they are practicing skippers who can share not only the essential knowledge but also practical tips and real-life experiences. For me personally, this course was the first step toward my dream of obtaining a skipper license. I definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to start sailing in their life and stay connected with it for a long time.

Kostyantyn Reistrovyi

My journey began with a tour in Turkey in 2018. I repeated it in 2019, and by 2021, there was a whole flotilla. All of this led to a true love of yachting, yachts, and everything related to the sea. And by 2025, I completed my training with Let’s Boat. So far, only the theory, but I hope to start the practice soon.

Serha Rostyslav

A big thank you for this course! Everything is explained not just “from the textbook,” but with real enthusiasm! The lecturers are engaging, which makes it easier to understand and remember new information. Special thanks for the live videos from the yachts! I looked forward to every lecture, and the only thing that disappointed me was that the course ended 🙂

Pavlo Z.

I was happy to take the training and get my skipper license.

At that time I already knew how to sail a yacht, but yachting in the Mediterranean has its own specifics — mooring in marinas, wind, and waves. So I took the opportunity, successfully completed the course, received the license, and earned the right to rent yachts on my own.

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