International Certificate of Competence ("ICC")

The ICC is recognised throughout the European Union as your ability to safely skipper a yacht.   If you have a minimum of RYA Day Skipper Practical qualification you can apply for an ICC from the RYA by sending off a completed form to them, with a copy of your RYA certificate.  The ICC also has the benefit of giving you a qualification in handling a power boat upto 10m in length (even if you have never driven one...!).

So, if you intend to charter a yacht on a bareboat or flotilla basis, or hire a RIB (up to 10m), then it really is worth getting hold of an ICC now.  If you are a member of the RYA then it is even FREE!  if you are not a member, the cost is £40 - so it is worth joining the RYA in any case - and you get a quartely glossy magazine through the post and a membership card to impress your friends with.

You can download the form to apply for an ICC here:

ICC application form

If you are going to sit an ICC assessment test, then you can also see the sylabus and questions you will be expected to perform/answer on the pages after the application form - very useful....!

If you have any questions regarding the ICC you can give us a call on 01491 572377 or speak directly with the RYA on:

Direct Line: 023 8060 4150

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Fax: 023 8060 4292