International Yacht Training Certified Training Programs in Lake Pleasant, AR
Based in in Peoria (Lake Pleasant), Arizona, Tiller and Kites is an International Yacht Training certified sailing school. International Yacht Training is considered by many (especially charter companies) as the gold standard in sail boat training. The school has the largest and most diverse fleet of boats in Arizona - dinghies, catamarans, race boats and cruising boats and one can learn to sail all types of boats.
Tiller and Kites teach primarily location specific Sailing Lessons in Arizona as well as Internationally recognized certifications. Lake sailing has its own unique challenges and demands that are different to coastal or open-water sailing. They teach and train specifically to your location as well as open water and coastal sailing.
The school also help getting International Certificate of Competency (ICC) since it is now mandatory to hold a recognized International Certificate of Competency if you wish to charter a boat in certain European countries. It is generally required for the inland and coastal waters of Mediterranean countries. In Northern Europe and Scandinavia, the ICC is generally not required.
Training Programs
IYT & Other Courses
- Dinghy (4 levels)
- Youth Sailing – Dinghy and Keel Boats
- IYT Day Skipper/Crew - Keel Boat
- International Bareboat Skipper Sail and International Crew / Sail
- International Yacht Racing/High Performance
- Small Powerboat & RIB Master
- VHF Marine Communication
- IYT ICC Certification SAIL and POWER
- Specific skills courses, including spinnaker sailing and race training
- Personal Water Craft (Jetski)
LAST UPDATED ON May 25, 2024