How to obtain your SLC in 6 easy steps
Your “must have” sailing license for chartering boats in the Mediterranean…
What is the SLC?
The Sailing License and Credentials (SLC) is a globally accepted license for bareboat yacht chartering, including in the Mediterranean. You’ll need the SLC-P (Powerboat version) if you plan to charter a powerboat.
Be cautious—not all licenses are recognised! Some organisations hand out licenses without ensuring proper experience. That’s why NauticEd requires a combination of education, skills assessment, and real boating experience before awarding the SLC.
How to Get Your SLC in 6 easy steps
(It’s Easier Than You Think!)
✅ Step 1: Register with NauticEd
Easy to do, fill out the form below.
Get 2 free courses!
Get a free online logbook (you need this later)…
There is also a free self-examination to see if your current knowledge is close to what is required.
✅ Step 2: Obtain a local boat license
In Western Australia, this is the “Skipper’s Ticket” and is a minimum requirement to skipper a small motor boat with a motor exceeding 6 HP.
In Queensland, this is the “Recreational Boat License,” and most states (even the ACT) have similar licensing requirements.
✅ Step 3: Log Your Boating Experience
Log at least 50 days of boating experience (a “day” = at least 4 hours).
At least 25 days must be spent as captain of the vessel.
At least 25 days must be on a boat larger than 28 feet (8.6m).
Be honest—false logs can have legal consequences in case of an accident!
✅ Step 4: Do the theory courses
Complete the respective NauticEd online:
Bareboat Charter Master Bundle of sailing courses or
Bareboat Charter Master Bundle of powerboat courses
✅ Optional: Get a Catamaran Endorsement
Complete an online Catamaran course and log experience on a 38 ft+ catamaran.
To upgrade, take an on-the-water catamaran assessment with a qualified SLC assessor.
✅ Step 5: Pass the On-the-Water Assessment
A one-day practical assessment with an approved SLC assessor (6 hours for sail, 4 hours for power).
Covers essential skills like docking, Mediterranean mooring, and handling emergencies.
Includes a 45-minute written test on navigation, tides, and maritime rules.
Mandurah Sailing Academy charges $295 for the assessment.
✅ Step 6: Pay the SLC Issuance Fee
The SLC license fee is just US$95.
Need Help? We’ve Got You Covered
- If you are getting lost or trying to understand the SLC and its process, go to NauticEd’s intelligent support system. There, hundreds of questions are answered. Type a question in the search bar, and the relevant answers will appear.
- Additionally, NauticEd’s resume-building software is brilliant. It follows your sailing experiences and automatically checks off your achievements. Once all items are completed, the SLC (SLC-P) is automatically and instantly issued to you for download. The License is presented in multiple languages for convenience for presentation to the port authorities and yacht charter company.