Sailing Endorsement for U.S. Coast Guard Licenses (2025 Renewal))
Add a sailing endorsement to your merchant mariner license!
Enroll in Course
This course is for those seeking a U.S. Coast Guard Sailing Endorsement on their Merchant Mariner credential. You do require a certain amount of time on auxiliary sail equipped vessels in order to earn this endorsement, depending on your tonnage license.
This is normally conducted in conjunction with our 100-ton classes. If you are interested in taking this class as a stand-alone offering, please contact the instructor at [email protected]
Your Instructor
Christopher D. Nolan is a career maritime officer including command of sailing, power, and military vessels.
Course Curriculum
Introduction
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Sailing Terminology and Maneuvers
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Sailing Rules of the Road
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StartSection Intro and Resources (0:40)
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StartRule 8 - Action to Avoid Collision (5:49)
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StartRule 9 - Narrow Channels (4:40)
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StartRule 10 - Traffic Separation Schemes (5:29)
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StartRule 12 - Sailing Vessels (4:23)
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StartRule 13 - Overtaking (5:06)
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StartRule 19 - Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility (6:54)
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StartRule 25 - Sailing Vessels and Vessels Under Oars (3:33)
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StartRule 35 - Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility (6:08)
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StartCheck Your Understanding
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.