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Certification
NauticEd vs ASA
Which certification do charter companies actually accept? Captain Mike has never seen a NauticEd BBM denied at a charter base.
Read →CertificationASA 104 vs RYA Day Skipper
The two most compared sailing certifications for European chartering. Which one does the charter base actually want to see?
Read →CertificationIs the NauticEd SLC Accepted Internationally?
The NauticEd SLC is accepted by Dream Yachts, Sunsail, and Moorings at 40+ destinations. Here is what to expect at the base.
Read →CertificationBareboat Charter Requirements for US and Canadian Sailors
No government license required. Here is what charter companies actually ask for — and how to make sure you have it.
Read →CertificationNauticEd Bareboat Master Course Review
An honest review of the NauticEd BBM program with Captain Mike in La Paz, Mexico. What you learn and what the certification gets you.
Read →Charter & Destinations
How Much Does a Bareboat Charter Cost?
APA, provisioning, fees — the real budget breakdown. Captain Mike covers what nobody tells you before you book.
Read →Charter & DestinationsBVI Sailing Guide
The most popular bareboat charter destination in the world. What you actually need to know before you go.
Read →Charter & DestinationsSailing School in La Paz, Mexico
NauticEd affiliate training in the Sea of Cortez. Immersive liveaboard instruction — certification accepted by all major charter fleets.
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