Pleasure craft licence

Sport offshore skipper's licence - your key to the world of yachts

The sport offshore skipper's licence is the voluntary official certificate of competence that entitles you to operate a yacht on all seas worldwide. This comprehensive textbook provides you with all the teaching and examination material for the written, oral and practical examinations.

Content and structure of the textbook

• Authors: Renowned professors from the nautical colleges in Bremen and Elsfleth, including:




• Christoph Wand - terrestrial and astronomical navigation


• Klaus Damm - electronic navigation


• Peter Irminger - shipping law


• Harald Schultz - meteorology




• Scope: 11. Edition, 256 pages, 9 colour photos, 286 colour illustrations


• Format: 20.1 x 23.7 cm, hardcover


• Exercises: Numerous exercises to reinforce the subject matter with solutions in the appendix to check your knowledge.

Examination subjects and requirements

The examination for the recreational boating licence covers the following subjects:

• Navigation


• Navigational law


• Weather

In addition, there is the oral examination subject "Handling of yachts", in which applicants must demonstrate their competence in the safe handling of a yacht.

Preparation for the exam

To be optimally prepared for the exam, you need:

• Compasses, course triangle and dock triangle


• Exercise card 2656


• Guide booklet


• INT

The authors take a clear and understandable approach to all exam topics, so you can go into the exam with confidence. The general information page on driving licences provides you with further details on the required licences and frequently asked questions.