Congratulations on completing your sailing course! As a graduate, you are eligible to request your official ISSA plastic certificate, which validates your level of competence and can be used internationally.
Each certificate is issued and processed by ISSA (International Sailing Schools Association). The fees listed below are official ISSA charges for certificate production and registration. All certificates are printed on durable plastic and registered in the ISSA public international database, ensuring lifetime validity and global recognition.Each certificate is printed on durable plastic and listed in the official ISSA public international database.
Certificate Options & Pricing
Delivery Options & Timing
Certificates are typically processed by ISSA within 2–3 weeks after receiving your complete application. Once ready, they are sent in batches to our office. We cover the batch shipping cost from ISSA and take care of international forwarding to each certificate holder at no additional charge.
Note: During the active season, certificates are delivered in batches approximately once per month.
If you prefer to receive your certificate directly from ISSA via express courier, this is possible for an additional €50 fee charged by ISSA.
How to Apply
Please follow these simple steps:
- Send written consent to issue your certificate and to publish your record in the ISSA public database.
- A short email in free form is enough. Send it to ahoy@ggsailing.com
- Indicate the certificate you are applying for and your preferred payment method (bank transfer, PayPal, etc.).
- If you paid online, no additional payment confirmation is needed.
- Attach a recent passport-style photo (JPG, max 1500 KB).
- A clear selfie is sufficient
- No need for a professional photo.
- File name format: firstname-lastname-19XX.jpg
- Attach payment confirmation only if you did not pay through the website.
- Provide your full mailing address and a contact phone number.
- Certificates are shipped worldwide via registered mail.
- Express delivery is available for an additional fee.
Download the Application Form
Complete the following form and send it along with the required documents: