Sailing Licenses

bout the SLC, ICC and IPC Sailing Licenses

Difference between a Sailing License and a Sailing Certificate
A sailing license is different from a  sailing certification. A license infers there is some form of Government approval involved. A sailing certifi...
Fri, 18 Jan, 2019 at 10:51 AM
Sailing License: ICC or the SLC?
Going to the Mediterranean or the Seychelles? If you are a competent sailor, both the ICC and the SLC are relatively simple to get and equally welcomed by g...
Tue, 22 Aug, 2023 at 7:35 PM
Do I Need a Sailing License to charter (rent) a boat?
Yes and No - it depends on where you are going. If you are chartering in  the Mediterranean or the Seychelles you need a sailing license. Either the SLC...
Fri, 18 Jan, 2019 at 2:09 PM
Does the USCG 6 Pax or masters qualify me to charter?
Not really. To gain a USCG 6 Pax license you take theory tests and document boating time on the water since you were 16 years old. There is not necessar...
Tue, 29 Jan, 2019 at 1:10 PM
Where can I get an SLC assessment and what is it?
Where: Click on our sailing schools tab then on your country and then on your state (or a country or area you would like to go). Any school that is abl...
Sat, 4 May, 2019 at 9:15 AM
What is involved in the SLC assessment and what is the cost?
The practical part of the SLC assessment will take about 6 hours on the water with a NauticEd SLC qualified assessor. Here is the link to the SLC assess...
Thu, 25 Apr, 2019 at 7:26 AM
Can I skip to the SLC exam to get the SLC
No gaining an SLC license requires that you follow the process. Follow these instructions on this page
Sat, 19 Jan, 2019 at 2:30 PM
How do I get an SLC Mediterranean Sailing License?
If you're a little lost watch this. Then see additional instructions further below. Gaining an SLC is fairly simple if you are already a competent...
Wed, 19 Jul, 2023 at 10:20 AM
The difference between the SLC, the ICC, and the IPC
THE SLC The SLC is a globally accepted sailing license by port authorities and yacht charter companies. It can be issued to any citizen of any country in t...
Wed, 14 Feb, 2024 at 7:54 AM
Do I need a license to sail the world on my own boat
Technically speaking, for your own boat, you do not need a license to sail the world. A couple of howevers are attached to the "technically speakin...
Mon, 20 Mar, 2023 at 9:06 AM