"The goal is not to sail the boat, but rather help the boat sail herself."

JOHN ROUSMANIERE - AMERICAN AUTHOR

ISPA DAY SKIPPER SAIL COURSE

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!  Once completed, the ISPA Day Skipper 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 45 feet while day sailing in familiar waters within 12 NM of a safe harbour, during daylight, in moderate wind and sea conditions using basic navigation.  Completion of the ISPA Day Skipper Course also qualifies you to receive your Pleasure Craft Operators Certificate (PCOC), which is required in Canada for operating any powered vessel.

COURSE COSTS:  The ISPA Day Skipper PRIVATE Sailing Course with Latitude Sailing is $1995 CAD (plus theory materials) and includes the completion of the ISPA Coastal Navigation Certificate at no extra cost.  If a couple wished to complete their training together (shared cabin), the cost for both is $2950 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 4 training days on-the-water.  These days can be completed over 2 weekend/weekday sessions of two days each (if a Nanaimo departure), or can be completed in a single 4 day block.  By completing your training over a 4 day block it allows for a greater variety of destinations and departure points for your training.  A minimum of 20 hours on-the-water time is required.

COMBINED COURSES:  It is possible to complete your 'Competent Crew', 'ROC(m)', 'Day Skipper' and 'Coastal Navigation' as a complete package over 7 consecutive on-the-water days at a savings of 25% over completing the courses individually ($3295 CAD per Individual or $4795 CAN per Couple plus theory materials).  The focused time allows you to build your skills more effectively and allows for a greater customization of training plans. 

CHALLENGING CERTIFICATION:  Qualified individuals may request the opportunity to challenge the Day Skipper Sail Course.  Participants wishing to take this path will need to provide documented evidence during 'Step 01' of at least 10 days experience, 200 NM, and living about as crew on a sailboat in tidal waters.  Challenge Participants will need to complete the 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 Day Skipper 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.

Complete 'Competent Crew', 'Day Skipper' and 'Coastal Navigation' Package over 7 days.

SAVE 25% Over Individual Course Pricing.

CONTACT LATITUDE SAILING TO DETERMINE YOUR PERSONALIZED TRAINING PLAN

If you have already complete the ISPA Competent Crew Sailing course and are looking at the next step, 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 basic sailing certification credential from another certifying agency and wish to challenge that certification level to continue with the ISPA Day Skipper 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 (or Latitude Sailing for ROCM).  We will discuss the process with you during Step 01 when we work on your personalized training plan.

• Day Skipper Online Course:  Including ISPA Day Skipper Online Course, Access to Online Flipbook Manual and Certification - $210 CAN + taxes.

• Coastal Navigation Online Course Package:  Including ISPA Coastal Navigation Online Course, Access to Online Flipbook Manual, Chart 3441, Divider, Plotter and Certification - $350 CAN + taxes.

• PCOC Card Processing:   ONLY if PCOC not already obtained - $42 CAN + taxes.
  

OPTIONAL: Only if ROC(m) needs to be completed

• ROC(m) Self Study Manual:  Includes CPS Certification Fees - $100 CAD

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 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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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!

5-7 Days 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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