The most accepted are the International Certificate of Competency ICC and the International Sailing License and Credentials SLC.

International yachting licence. Captain Mark Fry of International Yacht Training answers your questions. The ICC is recognized by the United Nations and used through much of Europe and the Mediterranean and should qualify you for any charter. The countrys residents must obtain national rights while foreigners may use their national licenses.

So if thats the bad news heres the good news. It is also a United Nations regulated travel document for your safety and ease of travel. FIRST A NOTE OF CAUTION.

An International Proficiency Certificate indicates that you have a certain level of proficiency and competency to safely operate a typesize of vessel. That is the countries that make up the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe UNECE or ECE. Therefore we recommend the International Certificate of Competence ICC or.

Basic knowledge of sailing safety navigation standard operating procedures etc. Join the Steering the Course eSailing challenge. Image courtesy of RYAcouk.

Please note that any certification should also be paired with the appropriate sailing. The International Sailing License and Credentials SLC is a recreational sailing license valid for all yacht charter companies worldwide including Europe and the Seychelles. Aged 16 and over.

If you have your sights set on the waters of Europe and the Mediterranean you will need an ICC to do so legally. IYT operates more boating courses with more government approvals through more schools in more countries and in more languages than any other boating organization in the world. However even if you have an Australian boating license it wont necessarily be accepted overseas.