The boat license in La Rochelle includes all training courses allowing legal navigation at sea, from the coastal license to the offshore extension.
The offshore license: the extension for offshore navigation
The offshore boat license is an extension of the coastal license. It is intended for boaters who wish to prepare navigation without distance limits from a safe haven, by developing a real mastery of navigation and nautical reasoning.
This extension is part of the overall boat license framework in La Rochelle. It logically follows the coastal license in La Rochelle, which is the essential foundation before any offshore navigation.
If you wish to prepare and pass the offshore license in La Rochelle, Infornav offers a structured offshore training program, focused on understanding, methodology and calculation mastery, to make you fully autonomous in offshore navigation.
What is the offshore license?
Unlike the coastal license, which focuses on nearshore navigation, the offshore extension introduces essential concepts to prepare more demanding voyages: chart reading, calculations, weather analysis and route planning.
Who is the offshore license for?
This extension is intended for holders of the coastal license who plan offshore navigation, or who wish to strengthen their autonomy and anticipation skills. It is not mandatory for everyone, but becomes logical when aiming for long voyages or crossings.
Requirements, training and exam for the offshore license
Requirements and prerequisites
The offshore license is an extension, which requires holding a valid coastal license. Success relies mainly on acquiring a method, rigor and a clear understanding of navigation fundamentals.
Offshore training structure
The training is essentially theoretical and focused on real navigation. It covers SHOM 9999 chart reading, the use of the Cras ruler, tidal calculations, drift analysis (wind and current), as well as weather interpretation, to make you fully autonomous offshore.
The offshore license exam
The exam is theoretical and based on navigation exercises, chart reading and calculations. The objective is to assess your ability to plan and secure a coherent navigation route.
What the offshore license allows
Once obtained, the offshore license allows navigation without distance limits. It implies greater responsibility and preparation, and naturally fits into a progression toward full maritime autonomy.
Offshore license price
Offshore extension
€490
- Theoretical offshore training
- Methodology and exam preparation
- Progressive educational support
A training program designed to build a reliable method and gain autonomy in navigation planning.
Why prepare your offshore license with Infornav
Infornav favors a structured and understandable training approach, with a progression adapted to your level. The objective is to provide solid reference points and an efficient working method, beyond the exam itself.
- Clear and progressive teaching approach
- Rigor and methodology to gain autonomy
- Experienced instructor focused on practice and understanding
Frequently asked questions about the offshore license
Is the offshore license mandatory?
The offshore license is not mandatory for all boaters. It becomes necessary when you wish to navigate without distance limits and prepare offshore voyages.
Is the offshore license difficult to obtain?
The exam is theoretically demanding, but structured and methodical training allows candidates to acquire the required skills without excessive difficulty.
Does the offshore license include practical sea training?
Offshore training is essentially theoretical and focuses on route planning, calculations and weather analysis.
Does your navigation project require the offshore license?
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