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ISPA Competent Crew

ISPA COMPETENT CREW BASIC SAIL

ISPA Competent Crew - Basic Sailing Certificate - Shore Based & On the Water Practicals

International Certificate of Competency - ISPA Competent Crew Basic Sail - Course Details

Upon completion of this course you will have the knowledge to live aboard a sailing vessel in tidal waters as Competent Crew - In an emergency, be able to substitute as skipper - Sail a vessel under 30 ft. where no navigational hazards exist with 5 miles of safe harbour. in daylight hours only and in light to moderate conditions. You will learn crew responsibilities as follows

  • Basic Sailing
  • Points of Sail - taking, gybing, running, reaching, beating
  • Basic keel boat cruising
  • Crewing responsibilities
  • General seamanship
  • Anchoring and docking
  • Emergency procedures
  • Fundemantal basic knowledge essentials to live aboard a cruisng yacht

Upon completion of both ashore and afloat portions of this course your International logbook records personal standards achieved within the International Certificate of competency program for pleasure craft up to 24 meters, allowing schools, charter boat and delivery companies to ascertain your level of ability.

The Pleasure Operator Card (PCOC) exam will also be offered to you free of charge if you didn't obtain one as of yet. 

Prerequisites: None, This an entry level course

Ashore Based Theory Portion - ISPA Competent Crew Basic Sail ashore theory portion can be studied in classroom where you will receive two shore based courses for one low price at Grant MacEwan University Edmonton or you may choose a self paced home study correspondence course. Students become better prepared for afloat practical which brings added safety and confidence on the water in the sailboat environment. This course is combined with the ashore based portion of the Day Skipper Intermediate Sail Certificate Program Order texts and logbook when you register for this course (approx 20 hours of home study). Upon completion of this course you are qualified to join us for our West Coast Cruise & Learns. Register early while berths are available.

Texts/Workbook: Competent Crew $42.50 Log Book $30.00 + Shipping

 SPRING/SUMMER/FALL 2020

COMPETENT CREW BASIC SAIL & DAY SKIPPER INTERMEDIATE SAIL- TWO COURSES ONE COMBINED PRICE

Afloat Practical (On The Water) Portion - Choose an afloat course date that is right for you when your workbook has been completed. Obtain on the water competency in all of the Competent Crew Sail performance objectives to earn your ISPA Competent Crew Certification. The afloat portion is combined with the afloat portion of the Day Skipper Intermediate Sail Certificate Program

Afloat Practical Portion - Cruise and Learn Course Locations: Lake Wabamun, West Coast - Nanaimo

AFLOAT (ON THE WATER) PRACTICAL COURSE DATES - WEEKDAYS (SOME WEEKENDS AVAILABLE)

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