PALMETTO SAILING FIELD GUIDE
Prove Your Seas Worth: NauticEd SLC Assessments Aboard Beneteau and Excess Catamarans in Palmetto
A focused, on‑water SLC practical assessment (2 days) that pairs hands‑on testing with verified international theory so qualified sailors can charter worldwide.
Prove Your Seas Worth: NauticEd SLC Assessments Aboard Beneteau and Excess Catamarans in Palmetto.
Off the coast of Palmetto, NauticEd’s SLC assessment condenses international bareboat standards into an intense, two‑day practical evaluation aboard a Beneteau Oceanis or an Excess catamaran. The program is built to sharpen on‑deck skills while confirming the theoretical knowledge needed for global bareboat chartering.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Aboard modern cruising yachts
The practical assessment takes place on a Beneteau Oceanis or an Excess catamaran, giving candidates real‑world experience handling production cruising yachts under assessment conditions.
Beyond ICC—internationally recognized competence
The SLC assessment measures sailing competence against standards that exceed the International Certificate of Competence and American National Standards, ensuring holders meet stringent bareboat charter expectations.
Rigorous theory and testing
Candidates must complete at least 40 hours of international sailing/boating theory education and pass a separate, independent 100‑question test to verify knowledge across weather, navigation, safety, anchoring and other core modules.
What the day feels like
What the assessment feels like
The course is an intense, hands‑on evaluation: you meet aboard the yacht at the scheduled start time, run through required seamanship and navigation tasks under instructor observation, and demonstrate maneuvers and decision‑making to the level required for international bareboat certification.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this assessment suits—and who should wait until they’ve logged more time.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The practical assessment is run over the scheduled two‑day block with a stated start time of 9:30 AM; activities take place aboard the Beneteau Oceanis or Excess catamaran.
Bring documentation of your logged sailing experience and evidence of completed NauticEd theory coursework (the Bareboat Charter Master bundle or equivalent), as these are prerequisites to assessment.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the NauticEd SLC practical assessment?
The practical assessment runs as a two‑day program with a stated start time of 9:30 AM.
What boats are used for the assessment?
Assessments take place aboard a Beneteau Oceanis or an Excess catamaran.
What prior experience do I need to be eligible?
An SLC/SLC‑p holder must have logged a minimum of 50 days of sailing/boating, 25 of which must be as master; when issued or re‑issued, the holder must have sailed at least 10 times within the past two years or 5 times in the past year.
What theory training and testing are required?
Candidates must complete a minimum of 40 hours of international sailing/boating theory education (the NauticEd Bareboat Charter Master bundle) and take a separate, independent 100‑question test to verify theory knowledge.
How often must the theory test be retaken?
The 100‑question theory verification test must be taken every three years to remain current.
How does the SLC compare to the ICC?
The requirements for passing the SLC assessment exceed those for the International Certificate of Competence (ICC) as well as American National Standards.