Most countries require visiting yachtsman to hold a Certificate of Competence. If you are planning to sail and cruise within Europe and the Mediterranean, the RYA recommends skippers to hold the International Certificate of Competence (ICC).
If you intend to use the European Inland Waterways you must have your International Certificate of Competence (ICC) validated for inland waterways. This is done by doing the online CEVNI module after completing the ICC.

The ICC certificate is available to citizens of most countries worldwide. It is a legal requirement for boaters in Europe. An assessment if need be is undertaken through Sunshine Sailing Australia to ensure that applicants reach the minimum standard required.

Please feel free to contact the Sunshine Sailing Australia anytime to have a chat if you are unsure which course would suit your needs. Of note is that the ICC assessment can be met by completing the RYA Day Skipper Practical Course for sail vessels, or the RYA Powerboat Level 2 for power ICC’s under 10m.

Obtain your ICC with Sunshine Sailing Australia in Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast by either of the below two options:

  • If you have the practical Day Skipper qualification (or above), you may complete the ICC application form and attach a photocopy of your practical certificate. For clarification please consult the lists of certificates eligible for conversion in the pages of the ICC Form
  • Working your way through the RYA Competent Crew, Keelboat Helming, Day Skipper Theory and Day Skipper Practical courses.
  • By taking a practical assessment at our RYA training centre. The content of the course is detailed on the form. It can be taken on your own boat or our school boat. The assessment includes questions on regulations, safety, pilotage and navigation and a boat handling assessment. You can book an assessment directly on this page, but please talk to us before booking to ensure that this is the best option for you.

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