Simply Sailing School: Sailing Lessons Vancouver, BC
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International Bareboat skipper CHALLEnge Weekend

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​Charter sailboat companies in some parts of Europe and the Caribbean require a Bareboat Skipper and International Certificate of Competency ICC.

Simply Sailing students can obtain both through International Yacht Training (IYT).
IYT has been approved  by Transport Canada and the British Maritime & Coast Guard Agency (MCA) to issue  international certifications. Simply Sailing is an IYT approved partner school. 


This course is designed for evaluating experienced sailors with Intermediate Sail Canada and extensive coastal cruising or chartering experience.  A five day Sail Canada Intermediate Cruising Standard plus IYT Bareboat Skipper and ICC  is another pathway. 

​Format  Three days including written exam and on-water evaluation

Prerequisites
  • Sail Canada Intermediate Cruising Standard including prerequisites
    • PCOC
    • Sail Canada Basic Cruising
    • Canadian VHF - ROC (M) with DSC
    • Sail Canada Basic Coastal Navigation
  • Sailing CV of prior sailing and chartering experience and list of certifications
  • 200 nm logged

​Certifications
  • IYT Bareboat Skipper
  • ICC Sail 24 m Coastal 


Itinerary
  • Friday 6pm  Preload, safety briefing, written exam
  • Saturday   Sail to Howe Sound
  • Sunday 5pm   Return to home dock​

Prior to registration please read this important information on the Bareboat Skipper Certification provided by IYT. 
STEPS TO REGISTERING FOR INTERNATIONAL BAREBOAT CHALLENGE
  1. Register with Simply Sailing for the Skills Assessment on the water (see below)
  2. Register as a student with IYT
  3. Register for and complete the free online courses  IYT International Flotilla-Bareboat Skipper 
  4. Email Simply Sailing  your "Certificate of Completion" from the Online Theory E-Learning Courses
  5. Email Simply Sailing  a photo or pdf of your VHF ROC (M) DSC radio operator card
  6. Review the Practical Skills Assessment performance objectives
  7. Successfully demonstrating all of the performance objectives during the weekend. Write written exam on board. 
  8. Simply Sailing will send your information to IYT, and IYT will mail you a Bareboat Skipper card and an ICC card

Certification process time by IYT may be 4 weeks.  A $75 rush order can be arranged by Simply Sailing prior to submission. 

 VHF Requirement
A Canadian VHF ROC (M) DSC , or equivalent from your country of residence, is the only acceptable radio licence prerequisite. 

The IYT VHF theory certification included in the online course provides an excellent review, but is not a substitute for a valid VHF card, being  only recognized in the Marshall Islands.

Please note the following do not meet the VHF requirement: 
  • Aircraft VHF ROC(A) DSC
  • Amateur Radio Operator Licence
  • Marine ROC (M) without DSC
Background information
Governing regulation: UN Resolution No. 40
ICC information on the IYT website


​INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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Important: If you are not a Canadian National please contact us. Citizens from certain countries (for example Switzerland or Germany) can only obtain an ICC outside of their countries if they are residents of Canada. US Citizens do not have any restrictions to obtaining an ICC in Canada.


UPCOMING BAREBOAT SKIPPER CHALLENGES
COST
On water evaluation ​$1750.00
Registration to Simply Sailing includes written exam , practical skills assessment, Bareboat Skipper and ICC certifications, fuel, moorage, and provisions.

Online prep course         
No charge​


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​​5% GST added at checkout
Rates are per person
Please read our Terms and Conditions
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Simply Sailing Inc
200-1650 Duranleau St
Vancouver BC ​V6H 3S4 ​
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+1 (604) 612-0189
​[email protected]
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  • Home
  • Sailing Program
    • One Day Sails
    • Basic Sailing Courses
    • Intermediate Sailing Courses
    • Advanced Sailing Courses
    • Mileage Builder
    • ICC Bareboat Skipper
    • Youth Sailing
  • Adventures
    • Vancouver Island
    • Offshore Sailing
  • Ashore Courses
    • Coastal Navigation
    • VHF - ROC (M) DSC
    • Instructor Course - Basic
    • Instructor Course - Intermediate
  • Private Courses
  • Resources
    • Course Information - Downloads
    • Course Progression
    • Published Sailing Articles
  • About
    • Sailing Instructors
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    • Terms and Conditions
    • Contact