Yachting On Water Classes

Yacht Training | Yachts 35 ft - 100+ ft

To receive an International Proficiency Certificate (IPC) for Yachts, the Basic and Inshore Powerboat Cruising classes are taught for 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, reach out to us and we will notify you of upcoming classes.

IPC Powerboat Package

All-In-One Course
Pre-Requirement: None
Equipment: Your yacht must be a minimum 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 is earned and can be issued through US Powerboating once that you pass the courses.

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Course 1
Basic Powerboat Cruising

Duration: 16 hour curriculum
Pre-requirement: None
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

Course 2
Inshore Powerboat Cruising

Duration: 24 hour curriculum
Pre-requirement: Basic Powerboat Cruising
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

Course 3
Night Operations Endorsement

Note: This course is only offered with the IPC Powerboat Package.

Duration: 4-6 hour curriculum
Pre-requirement: Basic Powerboat Cruising
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