Do You REALLY Need a Captain’s License? (The Truth)

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You DO NOT NEED a captain's license to deliver boats — but is that true? In this video, I’ll explain everything you need to know about USCG and RYA captain's licenses.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:44 - What are the USCG and RYA?
1:29 - USCG OUPV and Master License explained
3:47 - RYA Day Skipper and Yachtmaster explained
5:32 - RYA Ocean License explained
6:20 - USCG vs RYA (differences)
7:03 - Who needs a captain's license?
8:15 - Who doesn't need a captain's license?
8:54 - Which license is right for YOU?
10:03 - Is it worth the time and money?
11:09 - Alternatives to getting a captain's license
11:46 - Offshore passage making options
12:29 - Outro
13:02 - Upcoming passages!