IYT International Bareboat Skipper

To receive your International Bareboat Skipper qualification, you will need to complete: 

• Theory: 
  - 4 full days or 6 evening classes. 
  - Comprehensive shore-based theory course.
  - Covers chart work, navigation, COLREGS, meteorology, safety at sea, tides and currents.  
  - Written IYT theory exam.
• Practical: 
  - Three days of hands-on practical training incl. night cruise (approx. 21 hours). 
  - You will be assessed on your practical skills on the final practical day.
• Total course duration:
  - Intensive course 7 full days
  - Combined evening / weekend course 9 days
• Training vessel: 
  - Our 16 meter Sunseeker Manhattan 50 PEARL
• Outcome: 
  - Upon successful completion, you will be qualified to skipper a vessel up to 24 m in coastal waters.

What's included in the price:
 

• Water, coffee and tea during theory sessions.
• Water during practical training.
• Marine Concept T-shirt
• Training sea chart 3176 for personal use; Portland plotter, divider, and UK 5011 book can be borrowed.
• Two certified instructors on board during practical training.
• IYT International Bareboat Skipper certificate, after successful completion.
• Dual certification included: FMA/MOEI Small Boat Driving License 24 Meter (for eligible candidates). Governmental fees not included. 

Entry Requirements:

• Minimum Age: 
  - 16 years for IYT International Bareboat Skipper
  - 18 years for dual FMA/MOEI SBDL 24m certification
• Prerequisites Certificates:
  - IYT Marine Communications VHF SRC or an equivalent certificate
  - IYT Small Powerboat & RIB Master or an equivalent certificate
• Experience: 
  - Logged 200 nautical miles on board a power vessel, with a minimum of 10 days at sea.
  - Candidates who do not have 200 nautical miles may take this course and gain miles during the course
• Dual Certification:
  - For dual certification with the FMA/MOEI Small Boat Driving License 24m, an additional entry requirement is the FMA/MOEI Small Boat Driving License 12m