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Is Your ASA License Valid to Charter in Croatia?
February 10, 2025 · 1 min · 1K views
What this video covers
ASA-certified sailors chartering in Croatia cannot simply present their standard ASA certifications — the ASA card alone is not directly transferable to European licensing requirements.0:08 Two documents are required: an ASA-issued license that lists "sailing cruiser with auxiliary power" and is rated up to 100 gross tons (covering both small and large catamarans), and a VHF radio endorsement.0:23 The VHF endorsement takes the form of an IPC (Certificate of Proficiency for Navigating Mediterranean Waters), produced by ASA in association with European sailing authorities.0:54 Nick specifies that the original physical card must be carried aboard and presented on demand — a copy is not sufficient.1:00 Sailors should apply to ASA for both documents before departure, then email a copy to the charter company.1:05 For larger vessels, a sailing résumé is also required to gain approval.0:34 The core issue is that ASA certifications carry no physical license card by default, which creates a gap that the IPC and the ASA license document together fill.0:08
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