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Metal_Jed

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Hi Guys,

New to this place so "Hi"!

OK, Me and the misses are looking to buy a Motor Boat/ under 10m.

We would like to travel over the channel to france and maybe spain for holidays with it.

We have never touched the controls on one and were wondering if someone would be kind enough to give us an idea of what kind of license(s) I would need to be able to do this?

Sorry for the complete newby asking simple questions!

Thanks in advance,

Jed
 
No license required but training strongly advised. You really ought to get an RYA International Certificate of Competency (ICC) for starters and then consider RYA Day Skipper theory and practical.

More information at www.rya.org.uk
 
If you want to cross the channel to france or spain you will need an ICC (International Certificate of Competance). This is most easily acheived by doing a Powerboat Level 2 course, which will teach you the basics about boat handling both at speed and in the marina. I(t is best if both of you do it, and the cost should be around £600 for the two days if you use your own boat, a bit more if you use the schools.

Are you looking at a new or used boat? If new, many dealers will throw in tuition with the boat sale and you could probably get the PBL2 and ICC included with this.
 
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If you want to cross the channel to france or spain you will need an ICC (International Certificate of Competance).

[/ QUOTE ] [Pedant] Not sure I agree with this. You need whatever documentation is required by the boat's country of registry - so in the case of a UK-registered boat, zero. If you're going inland you will need an ICC with CEVNI endorsement but that's a different matter[/Pedant]

However, my answer to the question "Should he get PB 1&2 or similar as a preliminary to mobo ownership"? is undoubtedly "Yes". /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
Yep, perfick! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif The regular price is £300 each, but they do a lot of regular offers, so my dad and myself both did it for £300 in total, which is pretty good, they do a lot of time out on the water!
 
JHR - you have this wrong I'm afraid. Any British registered yacht needs it's original certificate of registration and proof of its insurance - not to have these when demanded by continental maritime chappies is trouble. Also a UK skipper needs the ICC merely to be in continental coastal waters. If going inland the CEVNI is needed in addition. Anyone in doubt on these matters can call the appropriate desk at the RYA for chapter and verse on the legal requirements when boating foreign. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
 
My understanding, from the RYA website, is that ICC is not required for French coastal waters, but is required in Spain and in French Inland waterways (with CEVNI endorsement).

I know many people who cruise in France without problem and no ICC.

From the RYA: "In very general terms an ICC is required for the inland waterways of Europe and for inland and coastal waters of Mediterranean countries. For the coastal waters of Northern Europe the ICC is generally not required, however to all of these generalisations there are exceptions.

Country Specific Information, gives details on where to go for information on regulations in other countries".
 
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Anyone in doubt on these matters can call the appropriate desk at the RYA for chapter and verse on the legal requirements when boating foreign.


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I would call them then if I were you because you most definitely do NOT require an ICC to be in Continental coast waters but would if headed inland as others said, with the CEVNI addition.
 
Officially you do not need an ICC, or any other qualification, to cruise French coastal waters.

Here is the RYA's take on it:

Certificate of Competence
In UK waters the skipper of a UK registered non-commercial pleasure craft under 24m in length is not required to have a certificate of competence or licence, unless the vessel is over 80GT, this is however not necessarily the case in the territorial waters of another country. The requirements vary from country to country so you should establish what is required in advance. It is advisable to carry any certificates you hold (just in case) even if they are not a requirement. The International Certificate of Competence (ICC) is increasingly the certificate that is requested.
 
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Also a UK skipper needs the ICC merely to be in continental coastal waters. If going inland the CEVNI is needed in addition. Anyone in doubt on these matters can call the appropriate desk at the RYA for chapter and verse on the legal requirements when boating foreign. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

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Think you need to make a call /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Rick
 
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but is required in Spain and in French Inland waterways

[/ QUOTE ] I think his desire to go to Spain is academic. A lot of money to transport a 10m boat by road and not an option for a newbie to sail it to the bit of Spain that is reachable.

Get your PB2 and some experience and North coast of France is very much achievable and even better in company with another boat.
 
I'm pleased to see that the forum is upholding it's tradition of keeping a firm grasp of matters such as Licensing, Col Regs, Flag Etiquette and anything else which could possibly have 2 opinions. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
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