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International Certificate of Competence (ICC)

April 3, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Do you need the ICC license to sail internationally? Learn what you need to know to obtain your ICC International Certificate of Competence.

New RYA School in the Grenadines

October 23, 2017/by Grant Headifen

NauticEd is very excited to start working with Sail Grenadines, a yacht charter company, and RYA sailing school located in Bequia Island in the Grenadines. We first met Katie the owner of Sail Grenadines at the Annapolis boat show along with her chief RYA instructor John. John is a hip cool kind of guy who […]

Favorite RYA Sailing Schools in USA, Canada and elsewhere

February 28, 2017/by Grant Headifen

At NauticEd we have our list of Favorite RYA practical sailing training schools and we are sharing it with you here. NauticEd is a provider of the RYA Day Skipper Theory course online to students worldwide. Technically, we are called an RYA shore-based training school. Once students have passed the RYA Day Skipper course online they […]

ICC Assessments in USA

March 21, 2016/by Grant Headifen

ICC – SLC Assessments in the USA If you are considering a sailing trip to Croatia or the Mediterranean, you now need a sailing license: either the NauticEd SLC (Sailing License and Credentials) or the ICC (International Certificate of Competence – United Nations Resolution 40) is recommended for full acceptance. Both the SLC and the […]

RYA Yachtmaster with NauticEd

January 1, 2016/by Grant Headifen

Now you too are able to participate in the official Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Yachtmaster theory course, available online with NauticEd.

Practical Competency vs ICC Assessment

June 28, 2015/by Grant Headifen

Here is a question from one of our students and our answer: Grant, I am trying to find a school that will administer your verified competency test or checkout. I thought I read that it could be done in one day by one of your affiliated schools. I am making a trip to Annapolis, MD in […]

RYA Day Skipper with NauticEd

November 1, 2014/by Grant Headifen

This article helps you figure out the difference between the courses and which one you should invest in. The Difference between RYA Day Skipper and the NauticEd Skipper Course The RYA Day Skipper Course is the prerequisite course to attaining your International Certificate of Competence – the ICC. The ICC is the World’s only Sailing […]

PRESS RELEASE: NauticEd Solves European Sailing License Problem

October 30, 2014/by Grant Headifen

If you like this Press Release please LIKE it on facebook and g+1 it. And send it onto your local sailing rag or magazine editor. Thanks – it really helps us grow. Ohh ohh hey and please post it on your yacht club notice board. Awesome – thx. Going Sailing In the Mediterranean? You Might […]

Why a sailing resume trumps a sailing certification

October 23, 2014/by Grant Headifen

If you think this post is right on the nail please LIKE it via Facebook and g+1 it. Thanks, it really helps us grow. A Sailing Resume beats a Sailing Certification It’s obvious when you think about it. It’s like Rock Paper Scissors. Show up to a charter company with a sailing certification and it’s […]

Day Skipper Qualification Question

July 15, 2013/by Grant Headifen

How to qualify as a Day Skipper Here’s a question from one of our students about gaining their Day Skipper Qualification >>>>>> Hi Grant, I am asking about my qualification to skipper. The requirements say that I must have 10 days experience to gain level 1 for my skipper qualification. I have 13 days of […]