Many countries require visiting yachtsmen to hold the International Certificate of Competence (ICC).  If you are planning to sail or cruise within Europe and the Mediterranean the RYA recommends to hold the International Certificate of Competence

The ICC is issued for Coastal Waters, Inland Waters, Power Vessels and Sailing Vessels.  PYA can issue an ICC for sailing vessels (coastal & inland waters).

The qualification is available to BRITISH CITIZENS or bona fide BRITISH RESIDENTS.

There are two ways you can obtain an ICC:

1. By completing an ICC application form and attaching a copy of your practical certificate at Powerboat Level 2, Day Skipper or above. The application form can be obtained from and is returned to the RYA.

2. By taking a practical test at a RYA Training Centre.  The test includes; questions on safety, collision avoidance and for coastal waters navigation and piloting.

ICC COURSES & ASSESSMENTS

Course and Assessment

The course is designed to bring you up to the required standard to pass the assessment.  The assessment being carried out on the last day of the course.

Previous minimum experience: Basic boat handling under power and sail.

Theoretical knowledge: The "International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea.  Basic navigation, including plotting visual and electronic fixes.  Tidal heights and tidal streams.

Recommended Reading: RYA Day Skipper-shorebased handbook (Ref DSN), for students who have completed the shorebased course. The Complete Day Skipper (Tom Cunliffe), RYA Navigation handbook (Ref G6) & exercises (ref G7), RYA Book of Euroregs for Inland Waters

Duration of Course: 3 days

Assessment

If you feel you have sufficient knowledge and experience to simply take the assessment we can arrange for a one day evaluation.

Duration of Course: 1 day