- Age: 18+
- Capacity: 2 person min
- Skills Course: 24 hours On-water
- Knowledge Course: 25 hours Online
- Prerequisite: Large Powerboat Skipper
- Designed For: 2 people operating & renting boats 35 feet and up in Europe and ports that require the advanced international yacht charter license.
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The most comprehensive recreational Yacht Training Program in the US for Boats 35 feet and up
This Master of the Seas International Yacht Certification course offers the most comprehensive motor yacht training program for recreational boaters in the US and Internationally. This is an all-in-one course required to charter large powerboats 35 feet and up in Europe and other ports worldwide.
This course is the most comprehensive knowledge and skills-based yacht course on the market. It is guaranteed to allow you entry to more than 55 international ports of call throughout the Mediterranean & the world.
Our courses are hosted Nation-Wide. Let us know when and where you would like to train by filling out our form.
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How to Book this Course
Step 1
Fill out Form to Access the Program
Includes Online + On-water Courses
1. Online Course Regimen
- Four Courses
- 1 : Skipper Large Powerboat Course
- 2 : Electronic Navigation
- 3 : Bareboat Charter
- 4 : Coastal Navigation
- VR Training (Optional)
2. On-water Course Regimen
- Covers 42 Sections (483 skills)
- Three Courses - 48 Hours
- 1 : Skipper Large Boat (3 Days)
- 2 : Coastal Nav/Passage Making (3 Days)
- 3 : On Water Bareboat Charter Supplement Course
* This course meets all insurance and international training requirements
Step 2
Begin Online Program
NauticEd Online SLC Theory & Knowledge Courses
Online Courses
- Learn at Your Pace
- Complete 4 online knowledge courses
- VR Training (optional add-on)
Get started with a knowledge booster course!
This online bundle will have you dreaming of your international vacation. The courses are fun and interactive, and if that isn't enough, bring your virtual headset to the party and feel the boat as you increase speed, current, or wind, or practice close-quarter maneuvering without hitting anything! The fun can start today! Start online and join us on the water when you are ready.
Step 3
Book On-water Course
Schedule your on water courses as you begin the four Online NauticEd courses.
On-Water Skills Course
- Courses require 48 hours of on-water skills-based training
483 critical on-water boat skills and international requirements, including:
- Navigation
- Boat handling and docking
- Close Quarters Maneuvering
- Open Water Maneuvering
- Bareboat Charter Supplement
- Mediterranean Mooring
- International Rules of the Road
- Emergency procedures and first aid
- Bareboat Charter Supplement Course
- Mediterranean Mooring
- International Voyage Planning
- Night Operations
SaferBoater/NauticEd Program Benefits!
Who needs this course:
- Individuals seeking to achieve the competency required to operate their yacht according to international standards.
- Families who are eager to embark on unforgettable bareboat adventures abroad.
- Aspiring boaters who wish to build a solid foundation in boating expertise—your journey begins here!
- Those wishing to navigate various ports or tackle the Great Loop challenges confidently!
- Enthusiasts who prefer to prevent mishaps—acquiring skills, knowledge, and confidence is truly empowering!
- Individuals dream of a lifelong passion for boating, as these essential skills will significantly reduce ownership costs.
Course Benefits
- Greatly Increases Your Qualification for Insurance with SaferBoater Partners!
- Graduates save money on insurance and other benefits
- Meets Enhanced On-Water Safety Certification
- Apply knowledge from NauticEd Large Boat Licensing Course
- Meets unique Insurance Requirements to bareboat large power boats up to 64+ feet worldwide
- Access to the strictest ports throughout Europe and the world
Let's get you registered and on your way!
We highly recommend training in pairs. If you’re the sole person with knowledge and skills, who will ensure your safe return to port in the event of an injury?
Skipper Large Powerboat Certificate International License up to 64’ (SLC)
A Globally Recognized Achievement
The required Online Courses include:
- Skipper Large Powerboat Course
- Coastal Navigation Course
- Electronic Navigation Course
- Bareboat Charter Course
The On-water Skill Based Training include:
- The student must achieve the Large Powerboat Skipper course and assessment.
- The student must achieve Powerboat Coastal Navigation.
- The student must achieve the On-water Bareboat Charter Supplement Course through SaferBoater, including Mediterranean Mooring and other relevant International Voyage Planning objectives.
- Must list sufficient experience in our electronic logbook, including the requirement of 50 days of experience boating (at least 25 as master of the vessel). Previous experience, if documented, is acceptable.
Completion Awards:
- Skipper Large Boat Verified Practical Competence
- EDU-1 under American National Standards
- SPC - International License and Certificate issued through the Authority of NauticEd.
