International State Certificate: Sail + Motor
The International State Boatmaster’s Certificate is issued by the Estonian authority under the Ministry of Transport.
This certificate entitles the holder to operate both sailing and motor vessels up to 78 feet (24 meters) in length, without restrictions on the area of navigation or time of day, in accordance with applicable international regulations.
Requirements
Previous sea experience is not required.
The candidate must be at least 16 years old.
Applicants must hold a VHF certificate or complete the VHF/SRC course together with the International State Certificate course.
What’s Included in the Course Price
- Maritime terminology
- Safety
- Man overboard
- Yacht control under the engine
- Sails and working with them
- Basic meteorology
- Crossings in difficult weather conditions
- Work with the map and electronic means of navigation.
- COLREGs (Collision Regulations).
- Lights and signs.
- VHF radio operator course
• Meals on board (including meals for the captain-instructor)
(Additional expenses for the entire training period are typically about €300, excluding the cost of certificates)
How long does it take and what do you get?
In just 10 days, you can obtain your internationally recognized International State Certificate and legally charter and skipper a yacht worldwide.
10 days – for students without certificates or previous experience
24meters
Maximum yacht length you can command - 78 feet / 24 meters long
Without restrictions on the area of navigation or time of day
Prices and dates for 2026
International State Certificate skipper price in Estonia, Pärnu
- Advance payment: €300
- Full payment: due one month before the practical training date.
- Available dates
- May 15, 25
- June 5, 16
- July 1, 11
- July 16–26
- August 1, 10, 20
- September 16
- October 01
At Yacht Challenge, you can complete your training in English, German, Russian, or Estonian.
Training captains is a creative process. We don’t simply ask you to memorize information — we help you understand the principles of navigation, feel confident at the helm, and learn how to make the right decisions in every situation