Do You REALLY Need a Captain’s License? (The Truth)
February 16, 2025 by Sailing Zingaro | Language: EN Play Time: 00:14:08 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
You DO NOT NEED a captain’s license to deliver boats — but is that true? In this video, I’ll explain everything you need to know about USCG and RYA captain’s licenses.
🚀 Links Mentioned in This Video:
Rules of the Road Book: https://shorturl.at/aL3qO
Navigation Reference Cards: https://shorturl.at/eKD1G
🛥️ Offshore Sailing Trips:
https://johnkretschmersailing.com/
https://www.59-north.com/
https://www.sailoceanpassages.com/
https://www.saillibra.com/
📢 Got questions? Drop a comment below!
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Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
00:44 – What are the USCG and RYA?
1:29 – USCG OUPV and Master License explained
3:47 – RYA Day Skipper and Yachtmaster explained
5:32 – RYA Ocean License explained
6:20 – USCG vs RYA (differences)
7:03 – Who needs a captain’s license?
8:15 – Who doesn’t need a captain’s license?
8:54 – Which license is right for YOU?
10:03 – Is it worth the time and money?
11:09 – Alternatives to getting a captain’s license
11:46 – Offshore passage making options
12:29 – Outro
13:02 – Upcoming passages!
You DO NOT NEED a captain's license to deliver boats — but is that true? In this video, I’ll explain everything you need to know about USCG and RYA captain's licenses.
🚀 Links Mentioned in This Video:
Rules of the Road Book: https://shorturl.at/aL3qO
Navigation Reference Cards: https://shorturl.at/eKD1G
🛥️ Offshore Sailing Trips:
https://johnkretschmersailing.com/
https://www.59-north.com/
https://www.sailoceanpassages.com/
https://www.saillibra.com/
https://sailingzingaro.com/
📢 Got questions? Drop a comment below!
👍 Like & Subscribe for more no-BS sailing advice!
❤️ Support this channel:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/svzingaro
T-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/zingaro/
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:44 - What are the USCG and RYA?
1:29 - USCG OUPV and Master License explained
3:47 - RYA Day Skipper and Yachtmaster explained
5:32 - RYA Ocean License explained
6:20 - USCG vs RYA (differences)
7:03 - Who needs a captain's license?
8:15 - Who doesn't need a captain's license?
8:54 - Which license is right for YOU?
10:03 - Is it worth the time and money?
11:09 - Alternatives to getting a captain's license
11:46 - Offshore passage making options
12:29 - Outro
13:02 - Upcoming passages!
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