SAILING EXAM
and relay detailed information from a paper chart. Never having navigated ‘blind’ before it was a strange experience at first, but once you become attuned to it you gradually start to visualise your progress in your head. Afterwards we returned to
Dartmouth, moored up alongside the pontoon and put the kettle on for a brew. I then prepared a hypothetical passage plan to Teignmouth using a chart, tidal flow atlas and the nautical almanac which contains important information such as tidal heights and navigational hazards.
The assessment rounded off with
the multiple-choice CEVNI test, consisting of 14 questions to test your knowledge of the the rules and signs of Europe’s inland waterways code. I admit the assessment did make
my brain ache a bit as a lot is packed into one day and you face more scenarios than you generally expect to experience in one hit. But surprisingly, given the weather
and general pre-assessment nerves, the day was also enjoyable. I felt I had been refreshed as well as assessed and enjoyed sailing with a highly competent crew member. Tank also passed on some helpful tips for our forthcoming trip to France and the Med. If Tank is setting the standard, then
South West Marine Training have an excellent team of trainers and assessors. My experience was a positive one which instilled me with confidence and a keenness to learn more.
Although the ICC requirement
varies from country to country, in general terms it is required for the inland waterways of Europe (but not the UK) and for inland and coastal waters of Mediterranean countries. If you can’t produce it you do
run the risk of having your boat impounded or incurring significant fines.
I cannot see any reason for taking a boat through the European waterways without the CEVNI endorsement as not only will it help you understand
the rules and regulations in place, it is also likely to tick the box for insurance purposes and will cover the bases with officialdom. The company charges £175 per day
for a direct ICC assessment in your own boat. The ICC certificate costs an extra £40 and the CEVNI test is £25. You can also achieve the ICC via
South West Marine Training RYA courses as the Powerboat Level 2 and Day Skipper certificates (or above) will provide evidence of your competence to qualify you for the ICC. Or you can book a full ICC course on a bespoke basis. As well as the ICC and CEVNI assessments, South West Marine Training offer a wide range of sailing and motorboat theory and practical courses to suit all levels, from Competent Crew to Yachtmaster. For more information phone 01803 853843, email info@
southwestmarinetraining.co.uk or visit
www.southwestmarinetraining.co.uk.•
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