Yacht Training (Yachts 35 ft - 100+ ft )
To receive an International Proficiency Certification (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 and want to get training, or have any questions about these courses, please contact us.
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.
Motor Yacht IPC Package
All-In-One Course
(No Pre-Requirements)
Equipment: Your Yacht must be a min 34' with single or twin screws
We can Move your Yacht to another location or just cruise up and down the coast. Either way, you get to be part of the crew.
During the trip, you will learn the curriculum of all 3 courses:
Course 1 : Basic Powerboat Cruising
Course 2 : Inshore Powerboat Cruising
Course 3 : Night Operations Endorsement
Up to 4 people can be trained during the trip. An IPC certification will be issued, provided that you pass the required IPC Exam.
Book NowBasic Powerboat Cruising IPC
Course 1 : 16 hour Curriculum
(No Pre-Requirements)
Equipment: Minimum 26’ with single or twin screws
- Basic Boat Handling
- Maneuvers
- Systems
- Anchoring
- Safety
- Weather
- Navigation Rules
- Navigation Aids
- Command & Control
- Knots & Line Handling
- Charts & Symbols
- Powerboat Theory
- Emergency Procedures
Inshore Powerboat Cruising
Course 2 : 24 hour Curriculum
(Pre-Requirement : Basic Powerboat Cruising - IPC)
Equipment: Minimum 34’ with single or twin screws
- Intermediate Boat handling
- Maneuvers
- Systems
- Spring Lines
- Anchoring (two anchors, powercat bridle)
- Mooring
- Command & Control
- Provisioning
- Cruise Planning
- Piloting
- GPS
- Radar (optional)
- Use of Navigation Publications
- Documentation
- Emergency Procedures
- Dinghy Management
Night Operations Endorsement
Course 3 : 4-6 hour Curriculum
(Pre-Requirement : Basic Powerboat Cruising - IPC)
Equipment: Minimum 34' with single or twin screws
The Night Operations Endorsement is a valuable course that will teach you how to responsibly operate a powered cruising vessel at night.
- Preparation
- Night Navigation Planning
- Night Systems and Procedures
- Night Vision Factors
- Leave and Return to Dock/Slip
- Leave and Enter Harbor
- Identify Vessel Traffic & Aids to Navigation
- Simulated PIW Rescue
Yachting Courses
Basic Powerboat Cruising
Inshore Powerboat Cruising
Night Operations Endorsement
