Sailing Licence - (From Australia)

[smukii]

Hi to all,
A friend and I are looking at flying to Miami and purchasing a 44ft sailing boat and then sailing it back to australia. what type of lincence if any does one of us need.
Thanks for your help

 

[captainslarty]

I sense another troll...

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Is that Lou again ???..
Dick Head

 

[smukii]

That really does not answer my question....a simple yes or no would do. I do not have any type of licence and have no sailing experience.
Thanks for taking the time to reply, but please me more helpfull next time.

 

[john_morris_uk]

It depends what your nationality is, whether you are using the boat for commercial gain, what flag the boat is being sailed under etc etc. It can be quite complex.

For example British boats (not being used commerically) in British waters need no paperwork at all for boat or crew.

French boats need minimum safety kit level, registation, and the skipper needs a ticket to say that he/she is competent.

Ironic that the most widely accepted and respected ticket is the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore qualification which is entirely voluntary for non-commercial vessels.

 

[smukii]

Hi John and thanks for your reply.... Here in australia is dependent on the state.. http://www.yachtandboat.com.au/page/getting_a_boat_licence.html


Thanks again.

 

[sarabande]

A private pilots licence for the first leg is pretty important /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif; thereafter any internationaly recognised ocean level cert is surely a must.

Start with the RYA. A number of distance learning courses are available. Or ask for any of the professional trainers on the forum to contact you.

 

[Lakesailor]

Are you sure about the 44ft boat? There are some very nice 41 ft boats about and one or two quite nice 45ft boats.

 

[capnsensible]

Hiya, you will find the RYA are now big down under (!) with lots of recognised schools in Australia. The shore courses have been rewritten to use S. Hemisphere issues.
Try www.rya.org.uk for all sensible answers to your questions.
Hope this helps.

 

[mikemonty]

Maybe he has a specific boat in his sights?

 

[Talbot]

You will need the licences required by your own state in Australia. (as a minimum) I am assuming that you will register the boat as Australian. If you intend a US registration you will need to have residence established in US!

By the way, is the no-import duty on imports of new boats from US to Aus still available?

This journey from US to Aus will depend whether you are loking for quickest or most scenic route, and where you are starting from, and where fiishing, for example quickest route from Fort Lauderdale to Perth is Rio, Brazil, then Cape town, then southern ocean. definitely not the most scenic.

 

[richardabeattie]

"I do not have any type of licence and have no sailing experience."

Well in that case sailing a boat you have not yet seen half way round the world will probably qualify you well for your subsequent trip! Best of luck.

 

[narooma]

A friend and I are looking at flying to Miami and purchasing a 44ft sailing boat and then sailing it back to australia.
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I do not have any type of licence and have no sailing experience."
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First thought..Oh goody..more salvage to steer round.
Second thought..The first licence you will need should be the one issued by the State Mental Health Board
Third thought ..Troll
3..thats a whole weeks worth!!

 

[Lakesailor]

No Mike.

It's a joke.

Do you see now? /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[bilbobaggins]

[ QUOTE ]
a simple yes or no would do

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Oh, all right then. if you insist.

'Yes or no.'

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[smukii]

Thanks for the reply Talbot, and everyone else that replied positively. I know its going to be a bit risky, but thats another way to learn. At least I am out there giving it a shot and making it happen. We will sail through panama and arrive in Brisbane, My friend know more about boats and wants a 44ft...(will ask why not a 41ft...) Thanks again

 

[charles_reed]

More critical factor

Than any "licence" you may need, is the likelihood that you'll not get any insurance for the trip.

Some nation states require their citizens to have a licence - most do not.
On your probable route only the French Pacific islands are likely to prove difficult.

Suggest you post on a US W coast board, where you're more likely to get a well-informed opinion.

Here's one www.setsail.com.

 

[smukii]

Re: More critical factor

Hey...Remember me....and this crazy idea about sailing a boat with no experience.....well, I ended up getting a hunter 40.5, sail it back to Australia...Had a fantastic time, met some really cool people along the way, and made many friends....I would recommended to anyone who is thinking about sailing......?The South Pacific was great....Thanks and happy sailing....

 

[yachtandboat]

Hi Smukii,

This the new link for Boat Licence information in Australia. http://www.yachtandboat.com.au/page/boat_licence.html

Kind regards RJ.

Boat Licence information for Australia