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| Sport | Sailing |
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| Jurisdiction | Canada |
| Abbreviation | ISPA |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| CEO | Kevin Wilson |
| Other key staff | John Garfitt |
| Official website | |
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International Sail and Power Academy:
[edit]International Sail and Power Academy Inc. (ISPA) has, since 1994, provided a comprehensive, internationally recognized range of Pleasure Craft Operator Certificates of Competency for Sail and Power craft starting at Competent Crew and progressing by increments to Yachtmaster Ocean.
ISPA Instructor courses start at Day Skipper Instructor and culminate at Instructor Evaluator, Ocean.
ISPA is accredited by Transport Canada to provide the Boating Safety Test for the Pleasure Craft Operator Card course through ISPA PCOC instructors.
ISPA Training Program:
[edit]The ISPA Training Program is presented in a flexible, modular course format that emphasizes a hands-on approach that encourages you to learn at your own pace. Each course has a shore-based and an on-the-water practical component.
- ISPA Sail Training Program
- ISPA Power Training Program
- ISPA Tall Ship Program
- ISPA Young Mariner Program
Currently, ISPA training program is offered in North America, Japan, Caribbean, and Croatia.
ISPA Certificates of Competency:
[edit]ISPA Certificates of Competency are internationally recognized to fulfill the requirements for bare-boat charter and are ideal for people who want to pursue careers in the Pleasure Craft Industry or for those who simply want to live the dream and adventure on their own boats.
- ISPA Certificate of Competence Crew SAIL or POWER (CC)
- ISPA Day Skipper Bareboat Certificate of Competence SAIL or POWER (DS)
- ISPA Coastal Navigator Certificate of Competence (CN) SAIL and POWER
- ISPA Coastal Skipper Bareboat Certificate of Competence SAIL (CSAS) or POWER (CSAP)
- ISPA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence SAIL or POWER (YM)
- ISPA Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence SAIL or POWER (YMO)
External links:
[edit]References:
[edit]- The Canadian Power and Sail Squadron (CPS), Sail Canada, formerly known as Canadian Yachting Association, and the International Sail and Power Academy (ISPA) are authorised to issue a PCOC to anyone who provides proof they completed a boating safety course with that particular organisation prior to April 1, 1999 https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/tp-tp13585-policy-menu-4142.htm
- Day Skipper Sail and Day Skipper Power training certificates issued by International Sail and Power Academy Inc. https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/debs-obs-courses-pcoc-list-marine-safety-certif-1323.htm#Training_Certificates:
- International Sail & Power Academy Review. http://www.marineproductreviews.com/safety-gear/international-sail-power-academy-review/