NauticEd offers an innovative, alternative approach to sail training by embracing the new possibilities offered by modern technology. Far from being just an online course, it is a system integrating theory teaching, knowledge testing and practical assessments with logged experience to produce competent sailors with internationally accepted certification.
Charter companies realize that sailing competence is not achieved in a week’s training course during a limited weather window. NauticEd have stepped in to provide competence based training.
All Mediterranean port authorities and global yacht charter companies trust the NauticEd sailing license – the SLC – as valid for skippering a yacht on a bareboat charter. They also require a resume, and favor the NauticEd resume for its authenticated entry system. Start yours now (FREE for life) to keep all your records together in one easy to find place in the cloud!
Distinguishing advantages of the NauticEd system:
- Free online logbook with easy data capturing and optional automatic capturing (free for anyone, just sign up here to get yours now!)
- Online logbook integrates into sailing qualification
- Get two free courses. Even seasoned sailors will benefit! Just sign up now!
- Learn theory and practical at your own pace
- No theory test date stress! Do the online theory tests in your own time and repeat as required!
- No practical test date stress! Work with your NauticEd instructor and get signed off progressively as you feel comfortable of your own competence as you progress in your own time.
- Focus on the practical and really applicable aspects of sailing, e.g. sail trim, catamaran sailing, maneuvering under power, spinnaker trim, electronic navigation, bareboat chartering are are barely touched on in traditional sailing curriculums!
The online training is provided in courses which focus on individual topics. You can do one course at a time, or buy a bundle of courses, or buy a monthly access to all courses. Once you have…
- completed the online courses
- passed the practical assessments, and
- logged the required experience
…for a certain rank, your online qualification certificate updates immediately.
Your resume also updates live as you build experience and gain qualifications, so you always have the latest up-to-date version conveniently at hand.
NauticEd Ranks / Certifications
Qualified Crew Rank
Learn how to sail and become a valuable crew member on small and large sailboats. Learn how to assist with sailing, navigation, understand weather patterns and handle emergency situations.
Minimum Requirements:
- Theory: Completion of online Qualified Crew Theory course.
- Experience: Level I:
- EITHER Logging a minimum of 10 sailing days in your free NauticEd Online Logbook.
- OR get practical competency training and sign-off through an accredited NauticEd Sailing Instructor on at least 4 logged sailing days.
Skipper Large Sailboat Rank
Comprehensive sailing course for beginner to intermediate sailors to learn how to sail large sailboats (26 ft and above). It is NOT a prerequisite to first obtain Qualified Crew Rank.
Minimum Requirements:
- Theory: Completion of online Skipper Large Keelboat bundle, consisting of:
- Skipper Course: Learn all aspects of sailing large keelboats, including sail trim, navigation basics, electronics, and handling emergencies.
- Maneuvering Under Power Clinic: Learn strategies necessary to maneuver your sailboat under power in diverse conditions.
- Experience: Level I:
(50% of the days must be on a boat greater than 25 ft and all days on a boat greater than 20 feet)- EITHER Logging a minimum of 10 sailing days in your free NauticEd Online Logbook.
- OR 4 days sailing competency verified by a NauticEd Sailing Instructor.
- Assessment of on-the-water skipper skills by a NauticEd Instructor.
Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Required for a Bareboat Charter by major charter companies worldwide (in addition to an international sailing license, SLC)
Minimum Requirements:
- Theory: Completion of online Bareboat Charter Master course bundle consisting of:
- Skipper Course
- Maneuvering under Power
- Bareboat Charter
- Coastal Navigation
- Anchoring a Sailboat
- Electronic Navigation
- Experience: Level III (minimum of 50 days of logged sailing experience, a minimum of 25 days logged as master of the vessel)
- Assessment of practical on-the-water skipper skills by a NauticEd Instructor.
Note: Chartering a yacht in the Mediterranean or Seychelles requires an additional international Sailing License and Credentials (SLC).
SLC – International Sailing License and Credentials
Accepted by all port authorities and yacht charter companies in the Mediterranean and worldwide and a requirement for planning a Bareboat Charter. See detailed description here.
Minimum Requirements:
- Prerequisite: Bareboat Charter Master Rank
- Theory: Passing the online SLC examination
- Assessment of practical on-the-water and theoretical skipper skills by a NauticEd Instructor.
- Government boater license
Captain Offshore Sailing Rank
Comprehensive course for unlimited miles offshore sailing.
Minimum Requirements:
- Theory: Completion of online Captain Offshore Sailing course bundle consisting of:
- Skipper Course
- Maneuvering under Power Clinic
- Bareboat Charter
- Coastal Navigation
- Sail Trim
- Storm Tactics
- Weather
- Safety at Sea
- Anchoring a Sailboat
- Electronic Navigation
- Experience: Level III (minimum of 50 days of logged sailing experience, a minimum of 25 days logged as master of the vessel)
- Assessment of on-the-water skipper skills by a NauticEd Instructor.
Additional courses
Catamaran Sailing Confidence Clinic
Learn how to sail large catamarans on your own or on sailing vacations. This course builds upon your keelboat training and experience to give you the confidence to safely and efficiently sail a catamaran.
Minimum Requirements:
- Theory: Completion of online course bundle, consisting of the following modules:
- Aboard your Catamaran
- Maneuvering a Catamaran
- Sailing a Catamaran
- Experience: Level III (minimum of 50 days of logged sailing experience, a minimum of 25 days logged as master of the vessel)
- Assessment of half day (4-5 hours) on-the-water skipper skills by a NauticEd Instructor.