Career Details

Coastal Passagemaking

Description

To responsibly skipper and crew an inboard auxiliary powered cruising sailboat during passages on coastal waters, in all weather conditions, including all levels of visibility and all hours of the day and night.

Certifying Organization

J World

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Basic Keelboat Certification

Certifying Organization

J World

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Basic Cruising Certification

Certifying Organization

J World

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Bareboat Cruising Certification

Certifying Organization

J World

Type

B - Advanced

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