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Sailing and windsurfing are two great sports for getting you active and energetic, outside in the fresh air. They're quick and easy to learn- with the right tuition you'll have great fun, you'll be speeding along in no time!

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Supercalifragalisticexpialodocious, of course taken from the film Mary Poppins, was Pattison’s first Olympic Flying Dutchman class dinghy, one of the first such class of boats that could actually plane upwind. Many will recognize her sail plan as the logo of Musto sailing gear to this day, in fact Keith Musto was one of Pattison’s main rivals to actually get to the Olympics in the first place.

Born in Scotland and often wrongly claimed as a Scottish Olympian, Rodney Pattison’s long sailing career encompassed the International Cadet as a youth, three Olympics where he medaled each time, the early days of high performance multihulls and the America’s Cup.

Known as someone who pushed the rules to the limit (but never broke them) his level of pre-regatta preparedness was always meticulous as was his consciousness of the need for fair play evidenced by his decades long fight to have the unjust exclusion of his crew from the same level of national honor bestowed, without exception, on every British Olympic Gold Medal winner, a fight he eventually won.

Clearly he rattled a few feathers along the way which he touches on in the book and it was interesting to read of his impact on the improvements made to the judging and umpiring of our sport and details of a number of incidents where fair play wasn’t as it should be.

An interesting read, laid out rather like excepts from a diary and being ghost written along with respected yachting writer, Barry Pickthall, avoids the poor written style of many other sporting autobiographies. 

I particularly enjoyed the numerous ‘side bars’ where others’ views of Rodney  were included, warts and all, a courage and honesty that, with all I have heard over the years comes as no surprise.

Perhaps if the Royal Yachting Association had not boycotted the Moscow Olympics (one of only two British sports to do so) his medal tally would have rivaled that of Elvstrom or fellow countryman Sir Ben Ainslie who says to have been inspired by Pattison in his early years, an inspiration that clearly has not diminished given that he wrote the forward to this excellent book.

I warn you though, this is a book that is hard to put down and should only be picked up with a pitcher of beer or a glass of malt on hand.

One of my sporting heroes, both as a sailor and for the way he played our game – Enjoy! -SS.

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You must log in to your personal MyRYA account to apply or renew an ICC.

If you’re looking to operate a pleasure craft or hire a boat outside the UK and need to evidence your competence, then the UK International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft (the ICC) issued by the RYA, may be useful.

What is the ICC?

The ICC is intended to provide evidence of competence when requested by officials in a country you are visiting (i.e. a country you are not a citizen or a resident of).

It’s an assurance from one government to another that the certificate holder is sufficiently competent to be operating a pleasure craft, despite not holding the visited country’s certificate.

Is the ICC for me?

When you visit another country, in most circumstances (in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea) you can be required to comply with the maritime legislation of the visited country (the Coastal State) in addition to that of your vessel’s country of registration.

To know whether the ICC is the right document for your circumstances you need to consider the applicable legislation.

Find out more about applicable legislation and flag and coastal states .

What is Resolution No. 40 and why is it important?

The ICC was developed under the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Inland Transport Committee Working Party on Inland Water Transport Resolution No. 40, the UK Government has accepted Resolution No. 40 and has authorised the RYA to issue a UK ICC on its behalf.

Resolution No. 40 details how and to who the ICC may be issued, the syllabus requirements and the layout of the certificate. The Resolution also lists the countries which have notified the UNECE Secretariat that they have accepted the resolution.

Find out more about ICC Resolution No. 40

your ICC questions answered

Eligibility - nationality based criteria

I’m British. Can I get a UK ICC from the RYA?

Yes. You’ll need to provide a copy of a document or a combination of documents with your ICC application, which allow the RYA to verify your nationality. This will usually be a copy of your passport.

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I’m a citizen of a country that has accepted Resolution 40. Can the RYA issue me with an ICC?

The RYA will only issue you with an ICC if you are resident in the UK.

I’m a citizen of a country, other than the UK, that has not accepted Resolution 40. Can the RYA issue me with an ICC?

The RYA can issue you with an ICC. However, if the country you are a national of accepts Resolution No. 40 in the future you will not be able to amend or renew your ICC. You must return the certificate to the RYA and you will not be entitled to any refund. You may wish to find out if the country you are citizen of intends to accept the ICC in the future.

Eligibility - competence based criteria

I’ve been boating for a long time but have never taken any formal courses. Can I get a UK ICC issued by the RYA?

Applicants for the UK ICC issued by the RYA, who do not hold an eligible certificate but already have the required level of competence can take ICC assessments to demonstrate their competence for each of the categories they would like to have validated on their ICC.

Read our detailed information on how to evidence your boating competence for the issue of a UK ICC.

I only have a shorebased course completion certificate, I didn’t take a practical course. Can I still apply for a UK ICC from the RYA?

To be issued with a UK ICC by the RYA you must provide evidence of your competence for both the type of vessel categories you would like to be validated on your certificate and the coastal waters and / or inland waters category.

An RYA Day Skipper Shorebased or higher Course Completion Certificate can be used to validate the coastal waters category only. A shorebased certificate on its own is not sufficient. You must also provide evidence of your competence for at least one of the type of vessel categories.

Can I covert non-RYA qualifications into an ICC?

In general, non RYA certificates cannot be used to evidence your competence for the issue of a UK ICC by the RYA. Some certificates issued for or on behalf of the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) can be used in an ICC application as evidence of competence.

Application process for UK ICC

Do I need to provide a photograph?

Yes, a current passport sized head and shoulders photo of the certificate holder is printed on the ICC. A suitable photo must be submitted with your application.

Photo specifications

Passport style photograph i.e. a photo of the head and shoulders in portrait orientation

• Clear and in focus
• Contains no other objects or people
• Taken against a plain light-coloured background
• In clear contrast to the background
• Not have 'red eye' - eyes must be open and visible
• The applicant must be facing forwards and looking straight at the camera

I’m applying online, how do I upload my passport sized photograph and proof of eligibility?

You’ll be prompted to upload this digitally in a PDF format - we also accept jpg for photos. HEIC format will not be accepted. Documents must not exceed 5MB.

Can my ICC be sent to an alternative address?

No, your ICC must be sent to the address you give on your application form which is the address printed on the certificate.

I’ve downloaded the pdf application form and I’m applying by post. Do I send original documents to support my application or are copies sufficient?

Please DO NOT send original documents.

You should send copies only of your passport, driving licence and any other certificates or documents you need in support of your application.

General ICC questions

Do I need to be an RYA member to apply for my ICC?

No, you are not required to be a member of the RYA. However, the ICC application is free for RYA members.

Which countries accept the ICC?

Please refer to our information on where might the ICC be accepted.

Can I renew my ICC if it has expired?

Yes, expired certificates, issued on or after 1 April 1999 can be renewed. Certificates issued prior to 1st April 1999 were not issued in accordance with Resolution No. 40 and cannot be renewed.

Your new certificate will be issued with the same categories validated as your existing certificate.

Should you require any further categories validated you will need to pass the appropriate ICC assessment or provide the necessary documentary evidence of competence.

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Can I renew early?

Yes. If you renew your ICC no more than three months before the certificate expires, the new certificate will have a validity of 5 years from the date the previous ICC would have expired. You can renew your ICC earlier than that, but it will only be valid for 5 years from the date of issue.

How do I apply for a replacement ICC?

If your ICC is still current and you require a replacement then you will be required to complete the ICC application form and submit as a replacement request.

The replacement is free of charge to current members or the cost for non-members can be found on the form. The expiry date will remain the same.

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How do I change the address on my ICC?

You will be required to complete the ICC application form and tick the box for updating details.

This update is free of charge to current members or the cost for non-members can be found on the form. The expiry date will remain the same.

I have Power Yes on my Certificate, what does this mean?

Sometimes an ICC is issued with the validity for Power restricted to vessels up to 10m in length.

Where the applicant has demonstrated that they are competent to drive a larger powerboat, motor cruiser or barge, the 10m restriction is lifted and the ICC says Power - Yes.

What vessels that ICC is valid for is determined by the legislation of the flag and coastal states.

Find out more about flag and coastal states

You can apply for a UK ICC issued by the RYA either online or by using a paper form (which you download from the website and print).

Learn more about the ICC, its history, what is does and doesn't do, and where it and other RYA certificates might be accepted.

Find out if you are eligible to apply and how to evidence your competence for the issue of a UK ICC by the RYA