Course structure:
Take charge of an engine-powered recreational boat at sea beyond 5 nautical miles offshore (6 nautical miles in France) and go as far as you wish from the coast.
The offshore license allows you to operate a motorized recreational boat at sea beyond 5 nautical miles from the shore (6 nautical miles in France) and navigate as far from the coast as you wish.
This qualification grants you the freedom to undertake longer voyages and explore more distant coastal regions with confidence. It equips you with the essential skills and knowledge needed for safe and effective navigation in offshore waters, adhering to all maritime regulations and best practices. Whether you’re planning extensive sea trips or simply seeking greater freedom in your maritime adventures, the offshore license provides the necessary credentials to expand your cruising horizons.
– Read a nautical chart, its navigation marks and their lights
– Take bearings and plot them on a chart
– Use and correct a magnetic compass
– Sail using dead reckoning navigation (Course Through Water, Course Over Ground which includes currents)
– Use the ‘Rule of Twelfth’ for tidal calculations
– Interpret a weather chart
– Describe available electronic aids for navigation
– Describe the safety equipment required for sailing offshore
Note: Topics in italics will be discussed in class but there is no specific lesson on them. You will study these yourself with the aid of the training booklet.
Exam
Exams are regularly organised by the Maritime Authorities in Monaco (in French and English) and in France (in French only).
They last an hour and a half and comprise:
– 2 navigation exercises using a chart
– 1 tidal calculation
– 5 multiple choice questions on the three topics above that are in italics
Course
Courses are given in French
– Group sessions in the evening from 6pm. See below for upcoming dates. Minimum 3 people.
– Individual sessions can be arranged on request and adapted to suit your schedule.
Courses in English can be organised to prepare for the Monegasque Offshore Licence. Please contact us for more information.
All the equipment required for the course is provided and included in our fees. This consists of:
– Training booklet
– SHOM Chart 9999 (professional quality flat chart)
– Navigation ruler
– Dry point navigation compass
– Calculator
– Drawing materials (pen, pencil, eraser, pencil sharpener)
– Bag to store your equipment
– 1 tidal calculation
– 5 multiple choice questions on the three topics above that are in italic
La Belle Classe Academy
Fees
Rates for YCM Members:
€900 per person in collective group training
€1,750 individual course
Exam fees are extra:
– €38 in France
– €65 in Monaco
Date
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Eligibility
To do the Offshore Licence, you must:
– be over 16 years old
– be in possession of a Monegasque or French Coastal Licence
(If you have a coastal licence from another country, you may ask for French equivalence; the CRR can be requested. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information.)
– be a Monegasque resident if you want to do the Monegasque Offshore Licence. Residence is not important in France, provided you have a French Coastal Licence.
