You can contribute to increasing the safety at sea by completing one or more of the training programmes for recreational sailing. Read more about the requirements for the various training programmes and certificates below.
This graphic will help you to find out, which training programme that leads to obtaining a certificate for recreational sailing.
Graphic showing training programmes for recreational sailing
You must hold a certificate for operators of personal watercraft when operating personal watercraft or using jet skis.
If you want to sail a power boat, you need to take a power boat exam. The exam includes a practical test proving your skills in handling a power boat and your knowledge about the rules of the road and buoys.
The competency exam for recreational sailors is used by many yachtsmen as an opportunity to train and obtain better qualifications in sailing.
If you are sailing a recreational vessel over 15 meters in length, you need to complete a Yacht Master training programme.
The certificate of proficiency in motor operation for recreational sailing is required for sailing recreational vessels above 15 meters in length with a propulsion machinery of more than 100 kW, but less than 750 kW.
Certificate of proficiency in motor operation for recreational sailors
An SRC certificate is used primarily at recreational sailing and is required for operating maritime radio equipment.
A canal certificate is required for sailing on European rivers and canals.
Here you can read more about how to obtain a new certificate, if you have lost your original certificate.
Find out which exams leads to the issuance of a certificate.
Here you can find guidance on sailing abroad for recreational sailors with Danish certificates.
Here you can find guidance on sailing in Denmark on your foreign certificate for recreational sailing.