Do You REALLY Need a Captain’s License? (The Truth)

🔴 LAST CHANCE – Signed Books Disappear July 24. Get the Collector’s Edition of Be The Captain™ before it’s gone → https://bethecaptain.com You DO NOT NEED a captain's license to deliver boats — but is that true? In this video, I’ll explain everything you need to know about USCG and RYA captain's licenses. 🚀 Links Mentioned in This Video: Rules of the Road Book: https://shorturl.at/aL3qO Navigation Reference Cards: https://shorturl.at/eKD1G 🛥️ Offshore Sailing Trips: https://johnkretschmersailing.com/ https://www.59-north.com/ https://www.sailoceanpassages.com/ https://www.saillibra.com/ https://sailingzingaro.com/ 📢 Got questions? Drop a comment below! 👍 Like & Subscribe for more no-BS sailing advice! ❤️ Support this channel: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/svzingaro T-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/zingaro/ Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:44 - What are the USCG and RYA? 1:29 - USCG OUPV and Master License explained 3:47 - RYA Day Skipper and Yachtmaster explained 5:32 - RYA Ocean License explained 6:20 - USCG vs RYA (differences) 7:03 - Who needs a captain's license? 8:15 - Who doesn't need a captain's license? 8:54 - Which license is right for YOU? 10:03 - Is it worth the time and money? 11:09 - Alternatives to getting a captain's license 11:46 - Offshore passage making options 12:29 - Outro 13:02 - Upcoming passages!