We offer both formal and informal opportunities for further training and confidence building.

D-Schein

To skipper on the Swiss lakes you’ll need to pass the D-Schein licence, and we can offer support for the theory, and opportunities to do the practical through approved partners (ZISC does not directly offer training courses). We can also help you to navigate your way through the application process. We have several qualified skippers in the club who would be very happy to get out on the water with you, to give you some tips, and some time to practice, to help you progress at your own pace.

RYA

The RYA has some of the most recognised sailing qualifications in the world and this is a good option for sailing on the open sea, for example if you are planning to charter in the Med. We partner with official RYA Training Centres that can offer the theory and practical training required. The theory and some one day courses (eg VHF radio, first aid, sea survival) can be completed here in Switzerland, and the practical in the Med or UK. Many of our skippers have RYA qualifications ranging from Day Skipper to Yachtmaster Ocean.