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

Small boats (under a certain horsepower or length), electric boats, crewed yacht charters, and gulet 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 Italy, 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 Italy, one of the following qualifications is necessary:
• ICC (International Certificate of Competence), with valid Navigational and VHF licenses,
Prerequisites: RYA “Day Skipper Course” or complete the ICC Assessment form to prove competence
from previous experience.
• IPC (International Proficiency Certificate), America
Prerequisites: ASA 104 or US Sailing “Bareboat Cruising Course”
OR
• NauticEd SLC (International Sailing License and Credentials), International
• UK – RYA Day Skipper practical
• USA – US Sailing “Bareboat Cruising Course”, ASA “104 Bareboat Cruising Course” or above
• Germany – “Sportbootführerschein See“ or above
• Belgium – Algemeen Stuurbrevet/ Brevet de conduite général
• France – LE PERMIS PLAISANCE
If you do not have a skipper license, it is also possible to rent a boat with a skipper

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