ICC International Certificate of Competence

People new to boating can justifiably be nervous about using it let alone getting on a boat and setting out on a passage and leaving sight of the shore. Consider gaining an insight from a skilled instructor on their own vessel before committing a lot of time and money in a vessel of your own. If you wish to build confidence on your own boat it may make sense to gain some initial experience and understanding of how your vessel works under the guidance of a qualified and experienced skipper.

Skippers building their Rya skills need qualifying mileages for example:-

• Day skipper = 5 days, 100 miles and 4 night hours.

• Coastal skipper = 15 days (2 as skipper), 300 miles and 8 night hours.

• Yachtmaster = 50 days (5 as skipper), 2,500 miles with 5 passages over 60 miles. 2 overnight passages with 2 as skipper.

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