By successfully completing our on-water training courses, you'll earn important certifications recognized by charter companies, boat clubs & insurance companies. Without these certifications, many insurance companies are refusing to provide necessary coverage to operate a powerboat.
Domestic Certifications
National Safe Boating Council
National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) is approved by NASBLA and when complimented by BOATUS.org state test, then you meet the qualifications for licensing in any of the 22 states that currently require it. These on-water short modules give you the experience of safely running your boat for recreational use. With less time commitment, this course complements members of rental companies. View Courses
US Powerboating
SaferBoater offers the only on-the-water Safe Powerboat Handling course authorized to meet the standards set forth in ALL 50 states, including those that require a Boater’s Education Training Course in order to rent or purchase a boat. That means if your state requires a Boating License, our 2 day course will meet their education requirements. View Course
International Certifications
SaferBoater Pro is focused on offering an International Proficiency Certificate (IPC) for Motor Yachts.
Renting & Operating Boats on your International Travels
If you're thinking of chartering a Motor Yacht in the Mediterranean, your US Boat
Captains License may not be recognized in international waters. With an IPC license you are authorized by the European Union to
simplify the charter process and authorize permit holders to operate a vessel in European waters.
How Does an IPC Work?
The certificate must be presented to a charter company to rent a boat and then carried aboard at all times while sailing in EU waters.
The certificate is good for five years from the date of issue.
This certification can also lower your insurance and allow you to drive your own yacht without a licensed captain.
The following countries require the International Proficiency Certificate (per US Sailing as of 03/2018):
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Czech Republic
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russian Fdtn
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
IPC Motor Yachting Courses
Yacht Training (Yachts 35 ft - 100+ ft )
To receive an IPC for Yachts, the Basic & Inshore Powerboat Cruising classes last a combined 46 hours over the course of a week. All classes require skills evaluation and knowledge tests.
If you own a yacht, our instructors will travel to you. If you don't have a yacht, join the waiting list and we will notify you of upcoming classes.
Basic & Inshore Powerboat Cruising are required. Night Operations is not required but is recommended for your IPC. Upon completion of our core powerboating skills, you can apply for a MotorYacht IPC and rent a Yacht basically anywhere in the world.
Courses
- Basic Powerboat Cruising 16 hrs
- Inshore Powerboat Cruising 24 hrs
- Night Operations Endorsement 6 hrs
