"Learning to sail is a lifetime commitment and not just a one-course seminar."

MICHELLE SEGREST - SAILOR/AUTHOR

ISPA COASTAL SKIPPER ADVANCED SAIL COURSE

The ISPA Coastal Skipper Advanced - Sail Course continues your ISPA training journey and provides advanced sailing and cruising knowledge and skills for the bareboat charter skipper or sailor looking to explore beyond basic waters. Continue to explore without limits!  Once completed, the ISPA Coastal Skipper Advanced Certificate of Competency Sail certifies a Bareboat Skipper Sail to be responsible for the safety of their vessel and crew, for pleasure boats up to 100 GT without restriction on the area of navigation, under the condition of holding an appropriate First Aid, CPR, VHF or GMDSS Radio Certificate and ISPA Coastal Navigator Certificate or Competency. 

Your training with Latitude Sailing includes the ISPA Night Endorsement and the ISPA Asymmetrical Spinnaker Endorsement. 

COURSE COSTS:  The ISPA Coastal Skipper Advanced PRIVATE Sailing Course with Latitude Sailing is $2995 CAD (plus theory materials) and includes the completion of the ISPA Advanced Navigation Certificate at no extra cost.  If a couple wished to complete their training together (shared cabin), the cost for both is $4500 CAD (plus theory materials).  Theory materials are not included as there are options for your theory development depending on if you choose a physical manual or online training options.

ON-THE-WATER TIME:  The course involves 5-7 training days on-the-water.  These days are completed in a single 5-7 day block during which you will be living about the training vessel.  A minimum journey of 125 nautical miles is required.

CHALLENGING CERTIFICATION:  Qualified individuals may request the opportunity to challenge the Coastal Skipper Advanced Sail Course.  Participants wishing to take this path will need to provide documented evidence during 'Step 01' of at least 15 days experience, 300 NM, and 8 nights living about as crew on a sailboat in tidal waters.  Challenge Participants will need to complete the Physical Workbook or Online Course including successfully completing the theory assessment.  During the On-The Water component of the course, the Challenge Participant will need to demonstrate all of the skills of the ISPA Skipper Advanced Sail Course.  The cost for the Certificate Challenge will be based on the number of days required to complete the evaluation and will be $700 CAN per day.

"Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors."

FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT - 32nd U.S. PRESIDENT

CONTACT LATITUDE SAILING TO DETERMINE YOUR PERSONALIZED TRAINING PLAN

If you have already complete the ISPA Day Skipper Sailing course and are looking at the next step and increasing your sailing competency, your journey begins with contacting Latitude Sailing.  Everyone has unique goals and objectives for their sailing training, which is why Latitude Sailing courses are 'ALWAYS PRIVATE - ALWAYS PERSONALIZED - ALWAYS ABOUT YOU'.   We will discuss your personal sailing goals, timelines, preferred departure and training areas, and assist you with establishing a training plan to help you achieve your personal goals. 

If you have intermediate sailing certification credential from another certifying agency and wish to challenge that certification level to continue with the ISPA Coastal Skipper Advanced we will discuss your training options.

At this point you can secure your training spot and tentative training dates with a 50% deposit of the course fees.  This will allow access to exclusive Latitude Sailing video tutorials as well as access to LIVE video conferencing meetings during your theory development to answer questions, address challenges, and provide insights to your specific situation.

Complete your theory development through ispa self study & latitude sailing online

In order to maximize your time on the water, completion of your theory components in advance of your training is REQUIRED so as to allow more time on-the-water during your training.  Materials are purchased through ISPA and there are several options that you can choose depending on your preferred learning style.  We will discuss the best options for you during Step 01 when we work on your personalized training plan.

Coastal Skipper Advanced Sail Manual:  Including ISPA Printed Manual and ISPA Certification - $84 CAD + taxes.

OR

Coastal Skipper Advanced Sail Online Course (COMING IN 2024):  Including ISPA Coastal Skipper Advanced Sail Online Course, Access to Online PDF Manual and Certification - $210 CAN + taxes.

SCHEDULE YOUR CUSTOM LEARNING EXPERIENCE WITH LATITUDE SAILING

Once you have completed your Theory Development, it is time to finalize your On-The-Water Training component.  At this point the remaining balance of your training fees will be due. 

Decisions that need to finalized during this step include:

• training dates
• departure location
• our vessel or yours
• tentative plan of stops and destinations during your training
• travel and provisioning plans

ENJOY YOUR PRIVATE/COUPLE TRAINING EXPERIENCE ON THE WATER

When the day finally arrives for your On-The-Water training to begin, you will be met at the agreed upon departure point where your training will begin.  For Nanaimo, BC departures complimentary pick up can be arranged if you are arriving via ferry or air into Nanaimo.

During your On-The-Water training components, we will work with you to maximize your learning experience and sailing.  We will work with you to discuss any adjustments that need to made in the training plan due to weather patterns that may be developing during your training both prior to departure and during your training.

Some of your overnights will involve securing to a mooring ball, anchoring, and also docking at marinas.  The exact plan will be customized based on your training location and preferences.

OTHER LATITUDE SAILING

SAIL TRAINING COURSES

The ISPA Competent Crew - Sail Course is the first step in your ISPA training journey.  This course provides the basic knowledge essentials for keelboat sailing and the must knows for living aboard a cruising sailboat.

4 Days On-the-Water

Minimum 20 hours

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The ISPA Day Skipper - Sail Course continues your ISPA training journey and provides the intermediate sailing and cruising knowledge and skills essential for the bareboat charter skipper.  Take the helm and chart your journey!

4 Days On-the-Water

Minimum 20 hours

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The ISPA Coastal Navigation Course provides the knowledge and skills essential to navigate safely in both inland and coastal/tidal water environments, using both paper-based and electronic navigation tools.

1 Day On-the-Water

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Course Dates Are Booking Now For Fall 2024 & 2025.

Contact Us to Secure Your Preferred Dates To Complete Your Training

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