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CHECK IN SEA Sailing School NY - Captains License & ISSA License Programs

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USCG Approved Online Six-Pack License Training and ISSA International License in Brooklyn, NY

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Located in Brooklyn, NY, CHECK IN SEA Sailing School is the official representative of the International Sailing School Association (ISSA) in the United States. They are the only yacht school in the United States that offers students the opportunity to simultaneously obtain two types of licenses - an international Captain's License from ISSA, which allows you to operate yachts and catamarans worldwide, and complete a training course for Commercial Captain’s License, approved by the USCG. The International ISSA license is valid worldwide, and the OUPV/Six-Pack Captain’s License will let you do commercial activities in the US waters.

The classes are taught by top-notch instructors, including reputable sailors, national sailing judges and long-distance commercial vessel captains with international accreditations. Worldwide, in most cases, to operate a yacht, you need to have a captain's license and a radio operator's license. The yacht school will help you to gain the necessary knowledge, experience, and become a licensed yacht captain. Top graduates have the chance to be offered employment opportunities with CHECK IN SEA sailing holidays operator.

In the territorial waters of some countries there are additional specific requirements. In the US a special license is required to start commercial activities and take paying passengers onboard. It is called the Commercial Captain's License or OUPV/Sixpack License. This license allows you to sail not only for pleasure but also for commercial purposes. This license is for US waters and does not work in other countries. The CHECK IN SEA Yacht School with partners offers Coast Guard approved online training course with online exam.

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Training Programs

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USCG & ISSA Courses

  • Six-Pack + ISSA Inshore Skipper Bundle: US Coast Guard Approved Six-Pack/OUPV licenses are valid in the US and the ISSA Inshore Skipper license recognized globally. It offers a comprehensive set of certifications for skippers.
  • OUPV/Six-Pack US Coast Guard Approved Course: The base Online Course and Exam includes 12-month access to complete the online course and pass final exam before submitting your application to US Coast Guard.
  • ISSA Inshore Skipper Course: With ISSA inshore skipper license you can operate a boat up to 79 ft / 24 m in coastal waters up to 20 miles, both during the day and night. ISSA skipper license has no expiry date, unlike licenses from other schools.
  • ISSA Certification: After successfully completing theoretical course, passing the exam and successfully completing sea practice, a standard set of licenses is ordered for the student - ISSA Inshore Skipper license & ISSA VHF Short Range Certificate.
  • Sea Practice in the Mediterranean: A whole week of practical training with instructor on a sailing yacht in the Mediterranean. During the practice, they cover over 200 nautical miles, both during daytime passages and at night.
  • Premium Package: Discover personalized sailing experience that lets you customize your trip with extra options

Last updated Dec 5, 2023