Yachting - On The Water Classes
Certified Yachting Courses
Yacht Training (Yachts 35 ft - 100+ ft )
To receive an IPC for Yachts, the Basic & Inshore Powerboat Cruising classes last a combined 46 hours over the course of a week. All classes require skills evaluation and knowledge tests.
If you own a yacht, our instructors will travel to you. If you don't have a yacht, join the waiting list and we will notify you of upcoming classes.
Click to learn more about the IPC Yacht certification process.
Course 1 : 16 hour Curriculum
(No Pre-Requirements)
Equipment - Minimum 26’ with single or twin screws
· Basic Boathandling
· Maneuvers
· Systems
· Anchoring
· Safety
· Weather
· Navigation Rules
· Navigation Aids
· Command & Control
· Knots & Line Handling
· Charts & Symbols
· Powerboat Theory
· Emergency Procedures
Course 2 : 24 hour Curriculum
(Pre-Requirement : Basic Powerboat Cruising)
Equipment - Minimum 34’ with single or twin screws
· Intermediate Boat handling
· Maneuvers
· Systems
· Spring Lines
· Anchoring ( two anchors, powercat bridle )
· Mooring
· Command & Control
· Provisioning
· Cruise Planning
· Piloting
· GPS
· Radar (optional)
· Use of Navigation Publications
· Documentation
· Emergency Procedures
· Dinghy Management
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(Successful completion of this class qualifies you for your IPC certification)
Course 3 : 4-6 hour Curriculum
(Pre-Requirement : Basic Powerboat Cruising)
Equipment - Minimum 34' with single or twin screws
The Night Operations Endorsement is a valuable course that will teach you how to responsibly operate a powered cruising vessel at night.
· Preparation
· Night Navigation Planning
· Night Systems and Procedures
· Night Vision Factors
· Leave and Return to Dock/Slip
· Leave and Enter Harbor
· Identify Vessel Traffic & Aids to Navigation
· Simulated PIW Rescue
All-In-One Course
(No Pre-Requirements)
Equipment - Minimum 34' with single or twin screws
Our instructors will move your yacht, and you get to join the crew.
During the trip, you will learn the curriculum of all 3 courses:
· Course 1 : Basic Powerboat Cruising
· Course 2 : Inshore Powerboat Cruising
· Course 3 : Night Operations Endorsement
2 people will be trained & certified during the trip.
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(Successful completion of this class qualifies you for your IPC Certification)