Can you sail around the world with no licence? Podcast E5
⛵ 14,000 nautical miles. Multiple countries. Ocean crossings. And yet we still needed a licence.
After sailing Sea Moon from Australia to the Mediterranean, we recently completed our ICC (International Certificate of Competence) course.
In this episode of the Sailing Sea Moon Podcast, we unpack why we decided to do the course, whether we actually needed it, what surprised us, what we learned, and whether we’d recommend it to other cruisers.
We also discuss what it’s like being assessed after years of real-world sailing experience and share our thoughts on sailing qualifications, competence, and cruising in Europe.
Whether you’re planning your first sailing adventure, dreaming of becoming a liveaboard sailor, or already cruising the world, we hope our experience helps you navigate the often-confusing world of sailing certifications.
In this episode:
00:00⚓ Do you need a licence to sail?
01:25⚓ Why we needed an ICC now
06:36⚓ Where we completed our training
10:57⚓ Was it strange proving our competence?
12:10⚓ What surprised us most
13:42⚓ What we learned
19:28⚓ What we’d do differently
21:46⚓ Was it worth it?
25:40⚓ Advice for future cruisers
❤️ Thanks for coming aboard.
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We’ll see you on the next horizon,
Captain Scott and First (Last) Mate Sandy
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Five years ago, we matched on Tinder. Now we’re sailing around the world aboard 'Sea Moon' — our Seawind 1160 catamaran — chasing weather windows, freedom, and a life we once only talked about over drinks on a first date. Three years on, we feel it's time to share our stories and help others find their pathway to freedom and adventure. If you’ve ever wondered whether a different kind of life is possible, you’re in the right place. What will we share? Adventures, stories, tech tips…it’s all In our greater plan to share with you all. Please SUBSCRIBE and LIKE (on YouTube)and tell your friends ☺️. This helps us reach more people and share more stories. Let our adventures continue! Scott and Sandy Sailing Sea Moon CREDITS Video equipment used - iPhone 17 Pro, DJI Action 4, DJI Mini 3 - Video editing tool- Movavi - Music - Movavi music
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