In very general terms an ICC is required for the inland waterways of Europe  and for inland and coastal waters of Mediterranean countries. For the coastal waters of Northern Europe  the ICC is generally not required, however to all of these generalisations there are exceptions. Please contact the RYA for further information on your intended sailing area 0845 345 0400.

If you hold an RYA Day Skipper Practical certificate or higher, you can send this off with an application form to the RYA to get your ICC. If you have no RYA certificates you can either attend a Day Skipper Practical course (5 days) at ONDECK Sailing or complete an ICC assessment (1 day) that can be completed onboard your own yacht.