BISHAM ABBEY SAILING & NAVIGATION SCHOOL
Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre
Bisham, Near Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1RT
Tel: 01628 474960
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Bisham Abbey Sailing and Navigation School is an RYA appointed test centre for the International Certificate of Competence (I.C.C.). The ICC is required by some European countries for certain categories of pleasure craft for both coastal and inland waterways use.
In some countries compulsory certificates are required of nationals simply because officials expect to see such a certificate.
The test is available for either coastal or inland waters. We are able to offer both tests at Bisham Abbey Sailing and Navigation School. I.C.C. application forms are available either directly from the RYA or we can send you a copy. Whilst some training will be given during the day of the test some previous boat handling experience and knowledge of regulations, (pilotage and navigation - for coastal ICC), (CEVNI* regulations - for inland ICC) are required.
*CEVNI = Code Européen des Voies de la Navigation Intérieure.
If you are confident that your knowledge and skills are to the required standard, the test should present few problems. Some training on both practical and theoretical skills will be given during the test to help raise you to the required standard. For inland candidates the European Waterways Regulation booklet can be ordered from us and sent to you prior to your course. The ICC form should be completed on the day of the test.
If your knowledge and skills are minimal further time and training will be required, indeed for the coastal qualification we would recommend first taking the RYA Dayskipper shore-based course available at our Centre.
There are two categories of
International Certificate of Competence (power) relating to length of craft:
1. Powered craft up to 10 metres (assessment to be taken on a craft up to
10m in length)
2. Powered craft up to 24 metres (assessment to be taken on a craft over
10m & up to 24m in length)
Coastal I.C.C.s
must be taken on a sea-going vessel. We have craft that meet the
requirements of all the above categories, we reserve the right to fill the
course with up to three candidates on our boats:-
Our RIB: a
4. 4metre rigid inflatable sports-boat (40hp outboard).
ICC Coastal and Inland for up to 10m can be issued for courses taken on this
craft, available mid week by mutual arrangement. Fee £200 per person per
day ( inc. VAT @17.5%) Plus the additional RYA International Certificate of Competence application fee (currently free to RYA members)
'The
Green Parrot’: a 22ft Mitchell (inboard diesel with wheel).
ICC Coastal and Inland for up to 10m can be issued for courses taken on this
craft, available mid week by mutual arrangement. Fee £200 per person per
day ( inc. VAT @17.5%) Plus the additional RYA International Certificate of Competence application fee (currently free to RYA members)
‘Lady Hoby' a 36ft narrow-boat (inboard diesel with tiller).
ICC Inland only, for up to 24m can be issued for courses taken on this craft,
available mid week by mutual arrangement. Fee £200 per person per day ( inc.
VAT @17.5%) Plus the additional RYA International Certificate of Competence application fee (currently free to RYA members)
‘Le Coq’ : 17metre Luxe motor Dutch barge (inboard diesel with wheel).
ICC Coastal and Inland for up to 24m can be issued for courses taken on this
craft, available mid week by mutual arrangement. Fee £200 per person per
day ( inc. VAT @17.5%) Plus the additional RYA International Certificate of Competence application fee (currently free to RYA members)
Your own boat :
ICC is dependant on the length and suitability of your craft. Fee £200 per
person per day ( inc. VAT @ 17.5%), to a maximum of three people plus the additional RYA International Certificate of Competence application fee
(currently free to RYA members)
Check which boat will suit your
requirements best; if it is our RIB, the Mitchell 22 or our
narrowboat, please establish a couple of suitable dates, midweek, to
choose between for your ICC and telephone us on 01628 474960 to check
availability.
If
our 17m Dutch Barge suits your requirement best we do have designated dates
scheduled, midweek, please telephone 01628 474960 to find the next available
date.
When we have confirmed a mutually
agreeable date you can forward the completed booking application form together
with your cheque to secure your place. The additional fee, payable separately to
the Royal Yachting Association;
needs to be sent together with your ICC application form - after the test has
been completed. If you are already a member of the Royal Yachting Association
that part is free.
Please note the International
Certificate of Competence is only available to British citizens or bone fide
British residents. Please bring your passport along on the day of the test.
You will also need to bring a packed
lunch, waterproof clothing and suitable soft-soled shoes. The course timings
are 0930hrs start and finish approximately 1600hrs.
Please also see CEVNI Test.
Inland I.C.C.s may be taken on any motor vessel
with the addition of a written CEVNI test.
BISHAM ABBEY SAILING
& NAVIGATION SCHOOL LTD
Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre
Bisham, Near Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1RT
Tel: 01628 474960
Updated 17 October 2007 S
