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Offshore Skipper

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Last updated: February 13, 2026

Based on ISSA standards and FairHelm methodology.View ISSA course

Price€1,500 per person (by dates and route)
FormatExpedition - learning in real night passages
Duration7 days / 6 nights
Watches2 participants + instructor per watch
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Offshore Skipper

Prerequisites

Inshore Skipper (or equivalent) + confirmed experience

Who it's for

Coastal skippers ready for night watches, fatigue, and offshore autonomy. Not your first command course.

ISSA
Certified CoursePreparation for ISSA Offshore Skipper

Certificate (ISSA fee): 180 EUR. (paid by student) Postage is not included.See all certificate costs

Requirements

  • Inshore Skipper (ISSA or equivalent)
  • Confirmed offshore-ready experience
  • Readiness for night watches, fatigue and autonomy

What you get

  • Preparation for ISSA Offshore: Real offshore passages, logbook, possible certification
  • Night watches, fatigue, decision-making: Ability to function with sleep deficit; clear thinking at night; supporting the team without burnout
  • Resilience on the distance: Not a one-off challenge - sustainable command and recovery

For whom

  • You already skipper confidently in coastal waters
  • You want to test yourself in offshore mode
  • You are ready to work with sleep, fatigue and uncertainty

Program summary

1
Day 0

Briefing, watch formation, first night passage (e.g. ~50 nm)

2
Days 1 - 2

Rest, theory (offshore nav, fatigue, night decisions); second night passage; approach to Visby

3
Days 3 - 4

Visby / Gotland - rest and integration; reflection sessions

4
Days 5 - 6

Return to Nynäshamn (route by weather); final debrief, certificates

How to apply

Places are limited; selection by level and motivation. Contact us - we'll discuss format and dates.

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