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International Skipper LicenseCanadian

Sail anywhere in the world · vessels up to 24 m (64 ft).

Canadian Skipper License

The international license accepted worldwide

The Canadian skipper license is an international license that lets you sail any vessel up to 24 m (64 ft), in any country in the world — except Israel.

Flying abroad and want to charter a yacht or a motorboat? The Canadian license is accepted almost everywhere in the world and opens up the international sea for you.

Canadian International Skipper License Recently there's been talk in the EU of not accepting the Israeli international license. So, to travel abroad and sail with peace of mind — the Canadian international license is the safe solution.

How to Get the License

Two tracks — based on what you have

You have an Israeli license

A simple conversion — and you get the Canadian international license with no extra training.

You don't have a license

You take training including: rules of the sea, distress situations, first aid and firefighting, and practical practice in operating the boat and finding faults. Even without an Israeli license — you can get it through us.

What You Learn in Training

The knowledge you'll show at sea

🧭Rules of the sea — markings, right of way and proper conduct.
🆘Distress situations — identification, response and procedures.
⛑️First aid and firefighting on board.
🔧Practical practice — operating the boat and finding faults.

איזה International License מתאים לסירה שלכם?

קנדי (PCOC) מול ISSA — ההבדל בפשטות

קנדי PCOC — המסלול המהיר

אם כבר יש לכם רישיון סירה Israelי (עוצמה א׳ או ב׳) — זו הדרך הקצרה ביותר לInternational License לסירה: המרה, בלי קורס נוסף ובלי מבחנים.

עוד לא הוצאתם רישיון סירה Israelי? מתחילים כאן: Boat License — Level A (License 12) · עוצמה ב׳ (License 13) · מסלול Combined — סירה + International

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

יש לי סירת Engine — איזה International License לסירה אני צריך?+
אם יש לכם רישיון סירה Israelי (עוצמה א׳ או ב׳), הרישיון הקנדי PCOC הוא הפתרון המהיר — המרה ישירה בלי קורס. אם אתם מתחילים מאפס, אפשר גם במסלול ISSA שמכסה כלי מפרש או Engine עד 24 מטר.
הרישיון הInternational תקף גם לסירה מהירה?+
כן. הרישיון מתייחס לאורך כלי השייט (עד 24 מטר) ולא לסוג הPropulsion — כך שהוא מכסה סירת Engine, סירה מהירה ויאכטה כאחד.
Where is the Canadian license valid?+
The license lets you sail any vessel up to 24 m (64 ft), in any country in the world — except Israel.
I have an Israeli license — do I need a course?+
No. If you have an Israeli license, we do a conversion and you get the Canadian one with no extra training.
I have no license at all — is it still possible?+
Absolutely. You take training (rules of the sea, distress, first aid and firefighting, and practical practice) and get the license through us.
Why specifically the Canadian license?+
It's accepted almost everywhere, and while questions arise about the Israeli international license in Europe — the Canadian one ensures you sail abroad with peace of mind.
Canadian International Skipper License

Want to sail the whole world?

Talk to us and we'll arrange your Canadian international license