Frequently Asked Questions
ADB is a license issued by the Ministry of Transport, which is required to operate Turkish-flagged vessels in Turkish territorial waters. It is obtained through a theoretical exam. It is mandatory for captains who are citizens of the Republic of Turkey to possess this license.
The IYT Bareboat Skipper license, on the other hand, is based on an international curriculum centered in Canada. It is obtained after 10 days of practical training covering 200 nautical miles, followed by a written exam and instructor approval. This license enables yacht use and rental in 58 countries. Since IYT licenses are obtained through practical training, they are accepted as proof of your ability to operate a vessel.
The International Cruising Class is a traditional sailing festival that aims to provide captains who have completed their captaincy training with the fleet to gain experience in chartering boats and increase their experience at sea, accompanied by our fleet led by a commodore boat.
We offer education in both Turkish and English. English language courses are available at our locations in Istanbul and Fethiye, Göcek.
After completing the training, those who pass the exam can receive their training certificates with the trainer’s approval.
These are voyages organized under the supervision of instructors for captain candidates who have completed the International Cruising Class Boat Captain Training to gain experience, increase their mileage, and reinforce what they have learned.
For IYT Bareboat Skipper sailing courses, a 25% deduction will be applied to cancellations and refunds made by captain candidates 15 days prior to the start of the course, and a 50% deduction will be applied to cancellations and refunds made 3 days prior to the start of the course. (In case of force majeure, the full fee will be refunded).
For all IYT sailing or motorboat, catamaran training courses, we must wear clothing that allows us to move comfortably on the boat. Depending on weather conditions, you can choose raincoats, windbreakers, or thermal clothing. When choosing shoes, you should opt for white-soled sports shoes or rubber boots. Accessories such as earrings, necklaces, bracelets, etc. should be removed while underway.
All IYT training courses canceled by us will be repeated on a date approved by you.
If you request a postponement, and you notify us 48 hours in advance, the training course will be repeated during the week in which you missed the lesson.
Training courses may be postponed due to weather conditions, and changes may be made to the route and instructor.
If your goal is to specialize in sailing yachts, sailing training will suffice. However, if you want to gain extensive yachting experience and maritime knowledge and skills, yachting training will be more comprehensive. Sailing training is training conducted exclusively on sailing yachts. Motor yachts or motorboats are not included in this training. Sailing training covers training conducted specifically on sailing yachts. Sailing training teaches skills such as how to use sails on simple 6.5-meter boats, wind direction, maneuvering sailboats, sailing with a sailboat, adjusting sails correctly, and how to use wind direction. Yachting training, on the other hand, is a more comprehensive training program on 10-15-meter boats, covering yacht use and maritime knowledge. It covers yacht management, safety, maritime rules, route planning, ship equipment, maneuvers, engine use, and yacht maintenance. This maritime knowledge applies to both sailing yachts and motor yachts. You will learn about motor yacht use and the engine, electrical, and navigation systems of yachts. Yachting education programs typically include a broader certification program and may include yacht captain or yacht master certifications issued by international maritime organizations. One Yacht’s yachting education programs also include the internationally recognized IYT certification.
