Skipper Information PDF

Skipper Requirements

Be sure to read all detailed information in the PDF before you apply!

General requirements for the skipper

Croatia: Nautical education + VHF-license

Greece: Nautical education certificate

Italy: Nautical education certificate + VHF-license

BVI: Nautical education and previous skipper experiences on a similar boat*.

* Previous skipper experience of a similar boat needed. You will need to fill out this form like this at check-in : footloosecharters.com/

NOTE: To skipper a catamaran you need catamaran experience!

Competency Requirements:

  • CROATIA: The skipper needs to have a navigational certificate + VHF-licence, see specifics at the bottom.
  • GREECE: The skipper needs to have a navigational certificate (NO VHF-licence).
  • BVI: The skipper needs to submit a sailing resume to the yachting companies. The Resume will be sent out well in advance before the trip. In short words, sailing experience within the last years on similar size yachts suffice. External skipper needs sailing certificate as well.

Most important is that you feel safe in maneuvering a sailing yacht! Original copies of license certificates should be provided on embarkation.

Don’t have a VHF-license for sailing in Croatia? It’s usually really easy to achieve and in most countries you’ll just have to write a simple test to get it. Check with your national marine authority how to proceed.

Find out if your certificate is valid for skippering a boat in the list below:

Skipper Certificate

Your certificate not in the list? Send an Email to our Skipper Manager: skipper@theyachtweek.com

Remember to submit:

  • What’s included in the certificate?
  • Issuing authorithy and country
  • Link to course webpage