Destination first
What will I need where I plan to boat?
A certificate can be useful in one country and irrelevant in another. Start with the destination, then check the boat, local rules and charter policy.
Canada
PCOC rules, visitor exemptions, accepted equivalencies and rental checklists.
Read the guide →United States
State boating education, reciprocity and the separate role of practical sailing certificates.
Read the guide →More destination guides
The chooser can already give a cautious starting point for these destinations; detailed sourced guides are being added.