Cyprus Skippers Training Center (CSTC)
CSTC is accredited as a Partner school of International Yacht Training Worldwide (IYT) to teach at the trusted standard of excellence in yacht training and issue internationally recognized skippers certificates up to Yachtmaster Offshore level. Courses are taught in English or Russian language.
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Recreational course progression:
You need a skipper certificate, a VHF certificate, and preferably an ICC (International Certificate of Competency). Our graduates receive the most internationally recognized certificates issued by IYT (International Yacht Training Worldwide). It is the trusted standard of excellence in yacht training, maritime certification and safety. It is also the only approved international body to issue the ICC. The ICC is required by (UNECE IWC) Resolution 40 for both inland and coastal waters in a large part of the European Union.
We run the IYT DAY SKIPPER CREW SAIL + VHF COURSE every month throughout the year. We also offer weekday courses and private courses by request. Usually, we gather at 9am in Limassol marina and start the day with 2 hours of theory, then go for practice at sea for about 4 hours.
Wear sneakers with non-marking or white soles, sun protection (cream, cap, sunglasses), gloves, snacks, and water. There is a place on the yacht where you can put your bags. If it rains or gets colder, take a gilet or a windbreaker - that's enough for Cyprus winter. There is a changing/shower room in the marina.
Yes! Once you register on https://iytnet.com and go to the IYT Online Training Courses section, you will be able to take e-learning courses for International Crew and Bareboat Skippers and receive course completion certificates absolutely free. You can also take a free VHF course without paying for the final exam. This will bring you a lot of benefits.
Yes, we do. However, for motor boats <15m in length first you have to obtain speedboat operator's license in Shipping Deputy Minister. After that, you can take the International Bareboat Skipper + ICC Power course for motor yachts up to 24m in length.
- The school is led by a qualified professional mariner and yachtsman.
- Hundreds of people who came to sailing as beginners have passed racing or skippers courses. Now they are participants of various championships and international regattas, as well as skippers and boat owners.
- After completing the course, you will be able to charter and sail the yacht you have been trained on. You will also join the largest multinational and friendly sailing community in Cyprus with many activities.
- Dozens of excellent reviews in Google (see the bottom of this page) and regular successful school audits by IYT representatives attest to the high quality of our training methods.
- Courses are taught in English or Russian language in accordance with IYT standards and recommendations.
Meet your instructor:
- Yury SpiridonovSenior Instructor and School Principal
- Education: Admiral Makarov State Maritime Academy
- 10 years marine career up to Chief Officer on Aframax tankers trading worldwide including polar areas
- Sailing since 2003 with over 20k miles in logbook. Master of Yachts Offshore 500GT
- Since 2017 - IYT Instructor up to Offshore Level with over 350 students taught
- World Sailing accredited Instructor.
- CISC co-founder and co-owner
- Prize-winner of Cyprus National Sailing Championships and international regattas.
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