Open Sea Licence

The Open Sea Licence Saturday and Wednesday courses take place at the nautically equipped theory premises at the Yachthafen Stampf, Stampfstrasse 1, 8645 Rapperswil-Jona, right beside Lake Zürich.

To successfully pass your exam, you should expect to do 1-3 hours of homework a week.

Our competent and experienced instructors and teachers will impart the required knowledge for the Open Sea Licence (formerly B Licence) with patience and dedication. Any questions that students may have will always be answered during the lesson. We are also available by phone or email to help with any questions or uncertainties after the lesson is over.

Once you've passed your theory exam, it's time to get on the water and practise what you've learned! Our Sailing holidays and Training voyages eare particularly suited to help you acquire the necessary practice and experience. After passing your theory exam, you have up to 4 years to gather sea miles and document them in your voyage log for the issuance of your Open Sea License.

Required minimum experience at sea:

Sailing yachts: Total 3 week sea journey (18 days at sea); 1000 sea miles, of which 300 sea miles can be taken from earlier experience.

Motor yachts: Total 2 week sea journey (10 days at sea); 500 sea miles, of which 100 sea miles can be taken from earlier experience.

Other costs

Teaching material 270.00 CHF