Patents

Holders of ISSA patent sail on all seas of the world. The organization pursues its primary statutory objective of setting training standards for various recreational boating activities. As an international association formed by the national sailing organizations of ten countries, ISSA has always had the status of an independent organization and has never been affiliated with any particular country. Currently, ISSA qualification documents are issued according to the regulations of the UK, and from 1 January 2021 also within the EU, according to the regulations of the Republic of Cyprus.

The association itself does not provide training and is not involved in the preparation of sports players. However, being an international association with a statutory mandate to standardize training standards, the organization actively participates in the development and promotion of the International Certificate of Competence (ICC) concept. ISSA courses are held at training centers accredited by local authorities.

ISSA documents certify the holder’s qualifications in a transparent, internationally recognized manner. However, national regulations and standards always take precedence over ISSA standards. ISSA certification costs differently and depends on the country of its issuance

Sailing Certificates

Yacht Crew – Qualified sea crew member

Designed for those who are new to sailing at sea. They want to learn and deepen the secrets of sailing in order to be able to drive yachts themselves in the future. The holder of this certificate should with commitment participate in the work on board and in the operation of a seagoing yacht. He/she will be able to use these skills to gain further sailing qualifications.