International Sail and Power Academy
Sail Power CommandInto deep waterPlot. Helm. Arrive.
Internationally recognised sail and power qualifications. Learn the theory online, then train on the water at one of 24 partner schools in five regions.
Recognised by
- Transport Canada
- Queensland Government
- Bahamas Maritime Authority
- BoatingBC
- Republic of Croatia — Ministry of the Sea
One standard, from your first knot to an ocean passage
One standard for every sailor, from the first knot to the first ocean passage. Theory online, practice on the water, and a certificate any authority can check in seconds.
- partner schools
- 24
- regions, from Canada to Japan
- 5
- courses, first knot to ocean
- 9
- maritime authorities recognise ISPA
- 5
Showreel
Seven seconds at a time: what training with ISPA looks like from the air.
Strait of GeorgiaOpen-water passage 
Aegean SeaDusk departure 
SolentFleet racing 
Halifax HarbourEscort and docking 
Seto Inland SeaSail trim 
Gulf IslandsClose-quarters racing 
BahamasWake and heading
Start with Competent Crew. Each level opens the next.
Courses
- 201Competent Crew — Sailコンピテント・クルー（セール）¥38,000
- 202Competent Crew — Powerコンピテント・クルー（パワー）¥38,000
- 301Day Skipper — Sailデイ・スキッパー（セール）¥98,000
- 302Day Skipper — Powerデイ・スキッパー（パワー）¥98,000
- 320Coastal Navigatorコースタル・ナビゲーター¥64,000
- PCOCPleasure Craft Operator Card (Canada)PCOC（カナダ小型船舶操縦カード）¥9,800
- 401Coastal Skipperコースタル・スキッパー¥148,000
- 501Offshore & Ocean Masterオフショア & オーシャン・マスター¥240,000
- 900Instructor Clinicインストラクター・クリニック¥120,000
Three waypoints to your certificate
- Theory onlineAt your own pace, on any device.
- Practical at a partner schoolChoose from 24 schools in five regions.
- Certificate, then your national licenceRecognised by maritime authorities.
Partner schools in Canada, the United States, Europe, Japan and the Caribbean run the practical part of every course.
Pick your water
Online Academy
Start tonight, on your phone
The Online Academy holds the theory for every course: short videos, interactive exercises and the certificate exam. Two lessons from Competent Crew are free with an ISPA account.
Try the free sampleNot sure where to start?
Set sail
Tell us where you sail and what you sail. We will suggest a course and a school.
Ask ISPA