International Proficiency Certificate

For Chartering in the European Union

If you desire to charter a powerboat in the Mediterranean, we recommend obtaining a US Sailing International Proficiency Certificate© to simplify the charter process and operate a vessel in compliance with EU law.

In order to make it easier for cruising powerboaters from the U.S. to charter in the European Union (EU), US Sailing (US Powerboating's sailing counterpart) has created a simple certification program for cruising powerboaters seeking to charter powerboats in European Union waters.

The International Proficiency Certificate©, allows boaters who are US Powerboating certified through Inshore Powerboat Cruising to charter without a captain in EU waters.

The International Proficiency Certificate© works much like a driver’s license for a car. The certificate must be presented to a charter company to obtain a boat, and then carried aboard at all times while boating in EU waters.  The certificate is good for five years from the date of issue.

In order to obtain an International Proficiency Certificate©, applicants must:

  • Have a current membership with US Sailing
  • Be US Powerboating certified through Inshore Powerboat Cruising**
  • Apply via the downloadable form or the online form

  • ***Please allow 7-10 business days for shipping/delivery on all IPC orders***

    IPC APPLICATION- ONLINE FORM 

    If you are submitting your form digitally please be sure to CHECK OUT ONLINE TO COMPLETE YOUR ORDER

    IPC - DOWNLOADABLE PDF FORM

    For more information about US Sailing’s International Proficiency Certificate©, call US Sailing at 401-342-7900.

     

    The following countries require a certificate:

    Austria
    Belarus
    Belgium
    Bulgaria
    Croatia
    Czech Republic
    Finland
    France
    Germany

    Greece
    Hungary
    Ireland
    Italy
    Lithuania
    Luxembourg
    Malta
    Netherlands
    Norway

    Poland
    Portugal
    Romania
    Slovakia
    Switzerland
    Turkey
    United Kingdom

    The following countries may require a certificate for use within their territory.
    Check with your charter company.

    Moldova
    Russian Federation
    Serbia
    Sweden
    Ukraine

    List of countries as of 1/3/2018

    Contact Us for additional information