RYA ICC Powerboat, Motorboat & Sailing Yacht Certificates
What is an ICC* Qualification?
An International Certificate of Competence (ICC) is usually essential if you are considering taking your own boat abroad or chartering one when overseas. The ICC can be obtained either using a relevant RYA qualification or through an 'ICC Direct Assessment'.
The RYA ICC certificate (International Certificate of Competence) is available for powerboats , sailing yachts, motor yachts and jet skis and will allow you to helm these types of vessel abroad. It is not a universal license but is fast becoming the worldwide standard, for example it is not needed for helming these vessels in the UK, but still would help reduce your insurance costs.
*The RYA ICC certificate comes in 4 versions which are usually obtained by taking the appropriate RYA training course as detailed below. An ICC processing fee is payable to RYA if you are eligible, please read more here .
| ICC Certificate Type | RYA Practical Course Required |
| Powerboats under 10 metres in length | RYA Powerboat Level 2 Or Above |
| Powerboats including motor boats over 10m in length | RYA Day Skipper Motor Practical Or Powerboat Advanced CoC |
| Any sailing vessel | RYA Day Skipper Sail Practical Or Above |
| Jet Skis (known as personal watercraft PWC) | RYA PWC Proficiency Course |
RYA ICC For Powerboats Under 10m
The RYA ICC powerboat certificate allows holders to skipper a powerboat of up to 10m in length in many international waters. Full details of the ICC certificate are below, but the best way to get you ICC certificate in the UK is via the RYA Powerboat level 2 course. The level 2 course runs for 2 days from £249 per person and is available from our Southampton marina base.
In summary, on completing the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course UK citizens may apply for their ICC certificate directly with the RYA. We also offer a 1 day RYA ICC direct assessment costing 499 for those who feel they already have the knowledge and skills needed.
RYA ICC For Motorboats Over 10M
For those looking to skipper powerboats over 10m in length then the RYA Day Skipper practical courses would qualify for the correct ICC certificate. We also offer a 1 day RYA ICC direct assessment costing £999 for those who feel they already have the knowledge and skills needed. This includes use of our Rodman 1040 & the ICC examiner. You will need a crew to help which you can provide or we can for £99.
We also offer a 2 day ICC motor boat over 10m preparation and exam package. Have a days practise with a RYA Yachtmaster then take the exam on the second day on the same boat, our Rodman 1040 all for £1,875.
For members of the RYA the ICC application is free, none RYA members will have to pay a fee directly to the RYA for the ICC.
If you already hold the correct RYA qualification then you simply need to print out the form via the link below, complete it and send it directly to the RYA.
An ICC processing fee is payable to Directly to the RYA (if you are eligible), please read more here.
*Please Note: Your ICC Application Completion time can vary, dependant on the time of year (this can be in excess of 4 weeks, during busy periods).
All ICC applications are dealt with by the RYA Directly.
Solent Boat Training can NOT issue an ICC to any student.
All questions regarding your ICC application must be directed to the RYA.
