Sailing Licenses

bout the SLC, ICC and IPC Sailing Licenses

How long does the SLC practical assessment take?
The SLC requires you to complete and pass a one-day (6-hours typically) on-the-water assessment of your skills and knowledge with an SLC-approved assessor. ...
Tue, 12 Sep, 2023 at 9:16 PM
Can I pass the SLC exam online and avoid taking the Bareboat Charter Master Courses
For the SLC International Sailing License - you will need to pass all the courses in the Bareboat Charter Master Bundle. Plus every three years you must als...
Tue, 12 Sep, 2023 at 9:18 PM
What is the SLC practical on-the-water assessment
The SLC Assessment is a practical on-the-water assessment of your skills. It will take about 6 hours on the water. The assessment documents are PDF download...
Fri, 23 Feb, 2024 at 1:26 PM
How long is the SLC valid?
The SLC is valid for 3 years and is easily renewable. To renew, log 10 sailings in the past 2 years or 5 in the past year and retake and pass the free SLC e...
Tue, 12 Sep, 2023 at 9:24 PM
Is the SLC valid for Catamarans?
Yes. If you complete the online Catamaran course ($27) and log  at least 3 days as skipper or 7 days as crew on a 38 ft (11.5m) or greater sized catamaran,...
Tue, 12 Sep, 2023 at 9:29 PM
Is the SLC valid for powerboats?
Yes - As of October 2024, you can gain an SLC-p which is valid for powerboats in the Mediterranean, the Seychelles, and the Bahamas. To gain the SLC-p y...
Wed, 23 Oct, 2024 at 4:04 PM
What sailing certification or License do I need for the Mediterranean?
In the Mediterranean, you must have a sailing license. A sailing certification will not suffice. The US Coast Guard Captain's License will also not work...
Tue, 12 Sep, 2023 at 9:45 PM
What is the ICC?
The ICC is the United Nations created International recreational sailing license. It was created under United Nations Resolution 40. All Yacht Charter Compa...
Tue, 12 Sep, 2023 at 10:37 PM
Does the US Coast Guard recognize NauticEd?
NauticEd is the only sailing education program recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators as having...
Tue, 12 Sep, 2023 at 10:40 PM