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The lSSA Boat Master course is addressed to the candidates that already have a good understanding of sailing/boat handling, nautical terminology and safety at sea and wish to commercially skipper power driven yachts.
The aim of the course is to increase the candidates’ nautical knowledge to competently take on the duties of a Boat Master on board a yacht, during the day and night hours and in fair weather, and moderate sea conditions.
Experience required prior training
Elementory understanding of boat handling
Age requirement
Over 16 years old
Who can run the training
Inshore Power Instructor and higher level instructors
Certification required prior training
VHF/SRC
Course Duration
Suggested 5 days training including practice
How to submit the application
Only through ISSA-accredited schools
Theoretical Topics
Yacht construction
Engine handling
Lines and springs
Handling fenders
Man over board
Collision regulations
Terrestrial navigation
Electronic-based navigation
Logbook
Meteorology
Anchoring
Safety
Crew management
Handling yacht under power
Pilotage
Navigational aids
Navigating in restricted visibility
Passage planning Logbook
International signaling code
Other skills (ecology, social skills)
Practical Topics
Basics of safe onboard operations
Water supply system
Elementary yacht sailing equipment and how to use it
Inboard engine troubleshooting
Outboard engine troubleshooting
Lines handling
Safety issues when using an anchor
Handling emergency situations
Crew management in various situations
M.O.B. approach under power
Practical pilotage application
Using charts / plotting position
Basic GPS system operation
Safe operation of elementary yacht systems
Fuel supply system
Operating the inboard engine
Operating the outboard engine
Knots
Safe fenders handling
Safe anchoring
Safety briefing
Safe handling of the yacht under power
Recovering M.O.B
Reading crucial for safe sailing information from a chart
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