We can prepare you to safely and competently skipper a yacht, even if you have limited, or no previous experience and get you ready for the perfect holiday with family or friends.
We’ve designed two packages which will enable you to obtain an ICC (International Certificate of Competency). The ICC is an EU wide certificate and is the qualification that most yacht charter companies in the Mediterranean and further afield will look for. Our programmes will not only teach you the necessary skills, it'll be great fun and with some excellent discounts on offer shouldn't be too sore on the pocket either!
Option 1: Only have limited yachting experience or none at all?
If you’ve not got any previous yachting experience, or very little then this route is for you;
Upon completion of these programmes you will be eligible for an ICC. We are delighted to offer the courses for a discounted rate of €1,499, reduced from €1,798. Payments can be made in instalments and our team can discuss options on 01 2844195 or sailing@inss.ie.
Option 2: Have some previous yachting experience?
For those with some previous yachting experience and can satisfy the Day Skipper Practical Course Pre-Requisites we would recommend the following:
Upon completion of these programmes you will be eligible for an ICC. We are delighted to offer the courses for a discounted rate of €950, reduced from €1099. Payments can be made in instalments and our team can discuss options on 01 2844195 or sailing@inss.ie.
Further Training and Discounts…
Upon booking one of the above options, we would be delighted to offer even more discounts!
Bring a friend or partner on the course?
They can join you on one of you practical programmes and complete the RYA Competent Crew syllabus for only €595, reduced from €699. This is ideal as they will then have a set of important skills to assist you, the skipper, when on board a yacht.
Communication at Sea – VHF Licence
VHF Licences are a legal requirement to operate a VHF radio set and our VHF SRC Course is certified by the Department of the Marine. In addition to gaining this all-important qualification, our course will teach you the ins and outs of routine communication, how to summon help efficiently in an emergency and will ensure you’re confident to communicate at sea. We have a reduced price of €189 (reduced from €209) for programme participants.
Sea Survival Course
Our RYA/ISAF Sea Survival Course will prepare you for any eventuality at sea. The course covers distress and survival techniques before a practical session where you’ll experience handling, boarding and using a life raft for a reduced price of €239, usually €299.
Interested?
We would be delighted to chat to you about this programme and can offer advice about what is right for each individual’s circumstances. Contact us on sailing@inss.ie or 01 2844195.