Which boating licences do I need in France?

Can you rent a yacht in France – do I need a license?

Small boats (under a certain horsepower or length), electric boats, crewed yacht charters may not require a license. Larger boats or those with more powerful engines need a skipper’s license. Before you confirm your sailing trip to France, please send us a copy and we will check it for you. You need to have the original copies with you on-board, so don’t forget to take them.
To sail in France, one of the following qualifications is necessary: • ICC (International Certificate of Competence), International, with valid Navigational and VHF licenses Prerequisites: RYA “Day Skipper Course” or complete the ICC Assessment form to prove competence from previous experience.
If you do not have a skipper license, it is also possible to rent a yacht with a skipper

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