The RYA Day skipper course completion certificate is taken as evidence of ability to skipper a pleasure yacht by day in good weather and local waters. The International Certificate of Competance (ICC) which is accepted on the Continent as evidence of ability to skipper a yacht is also acceptable provided a sailing log book is held showing the same practical experience required for the Day Skipper course, ie 100 sea miles, 5 days at sea and 4 night hours.

2) Solent night sailing, Coastal Passages day and night up to 20 nm offshore.

For all of these trips, the RYA Coastal Skipper practical course completion certificate qualification is needed. Coastal passages would be limited to Weymouth to the west.

3) Coastal no limitation, Cross Channel night crossings, all weather.

For these types of sailing, the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore practical course completion certificate is required. The ICC is required in addition to the RYA certificate for visits to EEC countries. For cross Channel trips, a limitation of Force 5 forcast wind strength and good visability would be imposed.

4) Race Charter

In addition to the certificates above, we require a Sailing CV showing how much relevant previous experience is held of skippering in races similar to the one under consideration. We would also need to consider the experience of the first mate. The level of damage deposit for race charter may depend on the crews experience. usually there is an insurance premium for bareboat race charter.

Notes

In all cases, the first mate should be capable of taking control, given the nature of the proposed voyage, in the event that the skipper becomes unfit.
Overseas sailing certificates or membership of yacht clubs cannot be taken into consideration as the basis of awarding is unknown. In these cases the procedures below would apply.
The Maritime Radio Operator Certificate should be held by the skipper or one of the crew.
For those with no certificates but with considerable sailing experience, it is possible to charter bareboat. Here the pre requisite would be provision of a copy of a sailing log book showing sea miles, previous experience of the type of trip planned, the size of yachts sailed and experience as skipper.
Where no log book is available, it may be possible to take other documentary evidence into account such as booking documentation with other charter companies. This will be considered by Hurst Point Yacht Charters and if we feel sufficient experience is held, we will accept the Booking Form and impose a sailing limitation if necessary. Where we are unable to decide on the information given, we may request that an ICC be taken on day 1 at a price of £45. The knowledge required is detailed in the 'RYA Book of the International Certificate of Competence' by Bill Anderson price £10.99 (ISBN 0-7136-6248-4) available from our Nautical Books Shop The examiner will then decide if in his view the charterer together with his party is capable of operating the yacht bareboat and propose any sailing limitations. If the examiner is unable to recommend bareboat charter based on the limited time available for the test, then a skipper will accompany the charterer.

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