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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
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.
What's included
Participation, boat, instruction
Not included
Certified CoursePreparation for ISSA Offshore Skipper
Certificate (ISSA fee): 180 EUR. (paid by student) Postage is not included.See all certificate costs
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If you searched for Inshore Skipper, start with Inshore Skipper - coastal command after Yacht Crew. This page is the next step: night passages and fatigue on distance.
Compare levels: Inshore Skipper vs Yacht Crew.
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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Format:
Liveaboard - full immersion
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Next step
Instructor TrainingPrerequisites first — then this expedition
If you searched for Inshore Skipper, start there — or read how Inshore differs from Yacht Crew. This page is for coastal skippers ready for night watches, not a first command course.
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