Skipper school · sail & power

Take the helm
into your own hands

A yacht skipper course with the international IYT International Bareboat Skipper certificate. From your first docking to the right to charter a yacht anywhere in the world.

IYT Partner ✓ 50+ graduates 6 years running
Course Formats

Choose your course

Step 1 · Choose your theory format

Step 2 · The final — for the international certificate

Mediterranean Sea ★ International IYT

Practice

A qualifying week on a charter training yacht: 150 miles, night watch, yacht check-in and check-out. The final step towards the international IYT International Bareboat Skipper certificate. Taken after Basic or Extended.

* Prices cover tuition. The IYT fee for issuing plastic certificates is paid separately: VHF — €100, Bareboat Skipper — €300, Skipper + VHF set — €380.

Programme

From how a yacht works to an international certificate

01

How a Yacht Works

Hull, rigging, equipment, knots and lines. The foundation without which you can’t go out even for an hour.

02

Sail Theory

Wind force, sail trim, tacks and manoeuvres. For those who want to sail under canvas.

03

Navigation & Meteorology

Chart reading, GPS, course plotting, tides. Cyclones, breezes, squalls — reading the weather before it reads you.

04

VHF Radio

Marine radio code, communication procedures, distress calls. Leads to the international VHF certificate.

05

On-Water Masterclasses

Baku Bay. Docking, sail handling, manoeuvres under power and sail. Everyone takes the helm.

06

Mediterranean Practice

A qualifying week on a charter yacht: 150 miles, night watch, yacht check-in and check-out. The IYT standard for the international certificate.

07

Exam

Written theory, on-water practice with an IYT examiner. Result — international certificates: theory, Competent Crew, VHF, Bareboat Skipper.

On completion
  • Yacht handling under power and sail
  • International IYT certificates — Bareboat Skipper, Competent Crew, VHF
  • The right to charter a yacht up to 24 m anywhere in the world
Next intake: September 7, 2026
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The Team

Taught by people
who actually sail

“To leave the harbour, you need papers.
To come back, you need knowledge.”

Kirill Roletskiy founder and chief instructor

Kirill Roletskiy — founder and chief instructor of the school
Mikhail Protasov
Senior Instructor-Trainer

Mikhail Protasov

  • Captain-instructor with 20+ years of experience
  • Master of Sail Sport

From the Caspian to the Mediterranean: thousands of miles and dozens of graduates. Runs masterclasses, seminars and practice weeks.

Русский · Azərbaycan
Dmitry Medvedev
Practice Instructor

Dmitry Medvedev

  • Yachtmaster Offshore
  • 20,000+ miles

Docking, sail handling, manoeuvres in harbour and under sail. Teaches so that after your first outing the dock no longer feels intimidating.

Русский · English
Orkhan Guliyev
Theory Lecturer

Orkhan Guliyev

  • IYT Theory Examiner

Navigation, meteorology, COLREG, VHF radio. Explains so clearly that tide tables stick from the first lesson.

Русский · English · Azərbaycan
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where do I start if I have never been on a yacht?
With a Trial Sail (from 100 ₼) or straight with the Basic online course (800 ₼) — full theory with a final online exam and a theory completion certificate.
What is the difference between Basic and Extended?
Basic is online theory only. Extended adds a personal instructor in touch plus 5 on-water masterclasses in Baku Bay. Extended leads to IYT Competent Crew.
Why do I need the Mediterranean Practice?
It is an IYT requirement for the international Bareboat Skipper certificate: 150 miles, a night watch, yacht check-in and check-out. Such conditions are impossible on the Caspian, so the qualifying week takes place in the Mediterranean.
How much does the path to the international certificate really cost?
Basic (800 ₼) + Extended (+500 ₼) + Practice (€1 300) + the IYT fee for the plastic Skipper + VHF certificates (€380 per set). The fee is paid only if you pass the exam and want the physical card.
Sail or power — which should I choose?
The course covers both. Sail is for those who want to work with the wind and the elements and take an active part in every manoeuvre. Power is for those who value predictability, comfort on board and independence from the weather.
What if I fail the exam?
You can retake the theory at no extra cost. Masterclasses and Practice can be completed in the next intake by arrangement with your instructor. The IYT certificate fee is charged only on a successful pass — we never bill for an “attempt”.
Next intake — September 7, 2026

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