Bareboat Charter Master
St. Martin
Intensive instructor-led practical training aligned with NauticEd SLC standards — US Coast Guard approved American National Standard. Multi-island passages from St. Martin to Anguilla and St. Barts.
Duration
6 Days Liveaboard
Location
Simpson Bay, St. Martin
Vessel
Bali Catamaran 40-55ft
Outcome
NauticEd SLC + ICC
Program Overview
Our 6-Day St. Martin program delivers intensive instructor-led practical training aligned with NauticEd SLC and ICC practical competency standards. Based from Simpson Bay Lagoon, you will sail offshore passages to Anguilla and St. Barts in charter-realistic operating environments.
NauticEd Partnership
This program is delivered by VIYB Ltd / My Caribbean Charters (MCC) as an authorized NauticEd practical training provider. Upon successful completion, students are eligible for NauticEd SLC certification and SLC assessment.
Practical Competency Areas
- Boat handling and docking
- Sail handling and trimming
- Navigation and passage planning
- Anchoring and ground tackle
- Emergency procedures
- Skipper leadership and crew management
Entry Requirements
- Completion of required NauticEd theory modules
- Approved pre-course experience questionnaire
- Minimum age 18 for SLC assessment
- Reasonable level of physical fitness
Online Prerequisites
Complete your theory training online before your practical course. The NauticEd Bareboat Charter Master bundle prepares you with 40+ hours of comprehensive sailing education — US Coast Guard approved and recognized worldwide.
Required Online Courses
Bonus: Get Basic Sail Trim and Navigation Rules courses FREE with the bundle!
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Why St. Martin?
Multi-island training with varied sailing conditions
Offshore Passages
Real open-water sailing between islands develops confidence for international chartering and passage making.
Three Islands
Experience diverse cruising grounds including French St. Martin, British Anguilla, and glamorous St. Barts.
4:1 Ratio
Maximum 4 students per instructor ensures ample helm time, skipper rotations, and personalized coaching.
6-Day Itinerary
Structured progression with skipper rotation, drills, and competency logging
Simpson Bay Lagoon
Safety Induction & Close Quarters Maneuvering
- • Safety induction and vessel orientation
- • Systems familiarization
- • Close quarters maneuvering practice
- • Prop walk and engine handling
St. Martin to Anguilla
Passage Planning, Sail Handling & Anchoring
- • Student-led passage planning
- • Offshore sailing to Anguilla
- • Sail hoisting, trimming, reefing
- • Anchoring exercises and techniques
Anguilla to St. Barts
Pilotage, Mooring Operations & Optional Night Segment
- • Pilotage in challenging waters
- • Mooring pickup and departure
- • Electronic and visual navigation
- • Optional night sailing segment
St. Barts to Tintamarre
Emergency Drills & Anchoring Repetition
- • Man overboard under power and sail
- • Engine failure response
- • Squall preparation drills
- • Repeated anchoring exercises
Tintamarre to Simpson Bay
Advanced Docking & Charter Readiness Drills
- • Advanced docking techniques
- • Stern-to and med mooring
- • Charter readiness scenarios
- • Decision making under pressure
Final Practical Assessment
Competency Sign-off & Certification Review
Morning
- • Final practical assessment
- • Independent skipper evaluation
- • Close-quarters demonstration
Afternoon
- • Individual debriefs
- • Competency sign-off
- • NauticEd SLC + ICC paperwork
Instructor Assessment Standard
- Pass: Safe, controlled, repeatable
- Marginal: Safe but inconsistent
- Fail: Unsafe or intervention required
2026 Course Dates
Select your preferred start date — each course runs 6 consecutive days
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
Need a different date? Contact us to arrange a custom schedule.
Program Pricing
All-inclusive training with professional instruction
15% Introductory Discount on All Packages
Book any course starting before April 2026
Standard Bareboat Charter Master
per person
Save $675 before April 2026
Standard Inclusions
- Shared double cabin accommodation
- Max 4:1 instructor-to-student ratio
- 6 nights accommodation aboard
- All meals and provisions
- NauticEd authorized instructor
- NauticEd SLC + SLC assessment
- Fuel and marina fees
- Training materials and logbook
Not Included
- • Flights to/from St. Martin (SXM)
- • Required NauticEd online theory courses
- • Meals ashore
- • Personal travel insurance
VIP Bareboat Charter Master Experience
per cabin
Save $1,800 before April 2026
VIP Inclusions
- 2 people sharing owner's version cabin
- Max 3:1 instructor-to-student ratio
All Standard Inclusions
- 6 nights accommodation aboard
- All meals and provisions
- Professional NauticEd approved instructor
- SLC assessment fee
- Fuel and marina fees
- Training materials
- Logbook sign-off
Not Included
- • Flights to/from St. Martin (SXM)
- • Required NauticEd online theory courses
- • Meals ashore
- • Personal travel insurance
SLC & ICC Boating License
The Sailing License and Credentials (SLC) and SLC (Sailing License and Credentials) are internationally accepted licenses for chartering recreational sail and power yachts in European waters and beyond.
- Accepted in Mediterranean, Seychelles, Thailand & more
- Required by many charter companies worldwide
- Complete online theory + practical with VIYB in St. Martin
- Lifetime validity with experience logging
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