International Certificate of Competence (ICC)

Many countries, including Greece, require the owners or drivers of powerboats to hold a certificate of competence, even if only visiting the country for a holiday.

If you want to hire a yacht or powerboat abroad a licence or other certificate of competence will be required.

RYA qualifications are generally accepted worldwide, but there is a special provision for British citizens and residents to convert their RYA certificates into an ICC (International Certificate of Competence).

If you are a British passport holder or live in the UK you can get an ICC from the RYA once you have passed an appropriate course or Direct Assessment at a recognised training centre.

The certificate is free for RYA members and costs £35 for others.(Individual membership of the RYA is currently £33 for a year, or £30 if paying by Direct Debit, so it is cheaper to become an RYA member and then get a free certificate!)

The ICC carries your photograph and has information in a number of languages, including Greek. The RYA recommends that you carry this if you intend boating abroad.

We can provide you with the relevant documentation to obtain your ICC. You will need either a certificate showing that you have passed an appropriate RYA course, or we can give you an ICC test in a school boat (subject to availability) or your own boat. The appropriate courses are:

• Sail (up to 24m) - RYA Day Skipper certificate
• Powerboating (up to 10m) - RYA National Powerboat Scheme Level 2

To download a copy of the test click here [link to PDF] or contact us for more information.

We regret that, as a school offering British courses, we are unable to provide an ICC for other nationalities. The appropriate sailing body in your home country should be able to assist you with this once you have your RYA certificate.