Captain’s License Sailing Endorsement – Online Course & Exam
$195.00
Add the Sailing Endorsement & Legally Carry Paying Passengers Under Sail
Unlock commercial sailing privileges on your Master Captain’s License. Legally Carry 7 or More Paying Passengers on Inspected Sail Vessels.
After purchase, you are redirected to your “My Courses” page where you can click on your course to get started. We mail your Book Package USPS Priority Mail and it should arrive in about five days.
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Full Course Description
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Online Sailing Endorsement Course
Add a Sailing/Auxiliary Sail Endorsement to your Master Captain’s License and take more than six paying passengers sailing. You can add it to an existing license or apply for it alongside your original captain’s license.
“From the start, working with Neil made signing up for the program extremely easy. He was professional, responsive, and made the enrollment process smooth and stress-free. At one point, when a minor issue arose, Neil personally reached out and resolved the issue within minutes. The level of attentiveness and customer service was greatly appreciated and set a strong tone for the rest of the course.” ~Ken F. (Master 100 + Sailing endorsement Student)
Why Thousands of Captains Choose Our Courses
- Finish as fast as you want — most captains complete it in just one evening
- Lifetime access — log in 24/7, forever; your course never expires
- 3 final exam attempts included (extra attempts available if needed)
- Industry-leading support — real captains and experts answer fast (phone, text, or email)
- Simple, stress-free proctoring — live person via Google Meet, nothing to install
- No lockdown browser — full control of your computer during the exam
- Only requires a computer with webcam/mic + a phone or tablet for the second camera angle
Get Your Sailing Endorsement Faster Than Ever
- Instant access the second you check out
- Study at your own pace and finish when you’re ready
- Self-schedule your proctored final exam immediately
- Pass → your USCG-approved Certificate of Training is generated instantly
- We team up with Diamond Marine Services (top USCG application experts) to get definitive answers to nuanced application questions
Enroll
Click Buy Now and proceed through checkout to enroll in the Sailing Endorsement Course. You’ll also receive an email titled “US Captains Training Username and Password” to reset your password and access your account. If you have questions please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Course Materials
Everything you need to complete the course and Online Final Examination is included in your purchase and accessible in the online classroom.
Exam Modules
Auxiliary Sail – Complete this module by passing quizzes that unlock topics sequentially. Passing the final practice quiz awards a Certificate of Achievement, qualifying you to take the Online Final Examination.
Your “My Courses” Page
After purchase, you are redirected to your My Courses page, where you’ll find:
- Sailing Endorsement – the main course
- Final Examination Auxiliary Sail – where you take your proctored final exam
In addition to being redirected to your “My Course” page you will receive an email with the subject “US Captains Training Username and Password.” This email allows you to reset your password and access your account details.
With over 6 million views on YouTube, we’ve helped tens of thousands of people earn their captain’s license — and we have the tools and resources to help you do the same. You’ll get everything you need to succeed: clear video lectures, practice quizzes, books and tools, and expert instructors to guide you through both the material and the application process. If you have questions, our team responds quickly — and Neil, the guy from the videos, actually loves talking with students on the phone. (866) 293-9308
Online Final Examination
Take the Final Examination Online as soon as you are ready. The process is convenient, reliable and USCG approved. There is no software to download and your proctor mentors you through the process.
Prepare
You must complete the Auxiliary Sailing Endorsement Course before you may schedule your Final Examination.
Schedule
To schedule your final examination, navigate to the My Courses tab. Select Final Examination – Auxiliary Sail, then click the link labeled “Click Here to Schedule your Final Examination for Auxiliary Sail.”
Complete
Pass the 20 question final exam for Auxiliary Sail with a 70% or higher to complete the course and unlock the USCG Approved Certificate of Training. If you don’t pass the first try, you get 90 days and two more tries.
Answers to FAQs
Below are answers to the most frequently asked question we receive about the Online Final Examination.
- All exam modules comprising a final examination must be completed on consecutive days within the same business week.
- The mariner must complete a minimum of two final exams per day.
- This gives you one day to complete your first exam for the Sailing Endorsement.
- There is one exam for Sailing Endorsement.
- You have three chances to pass the final exam.
- Once you have completed your first attempt of the exam you have 90 days to finish any retesting that is required.
- The 90 day window starts from the day you took your first exam attempt.
- If you fail the final exam three times the USCG requires that you retake the entire course.
- If you must retake the entire course you do not need to repurchase the course, you pay a retest + administration fee.
- The Online Final Examination is the only final examination you need to take, there is no testing with the USCG.
- Our Online Final Examination has been approved by the USCG and is in lieu of testing at the REC.
Qualifications
The USCG qualifications an applicant must meet to hold a Sailing Endorsement are presented below and based on the following checklists:
- Inland/Great Lakes and Inland Master 100
- Near Coastal Master 100
- Inland/Great Lakes and Inland Master 200
- Near Coastal Master 200
General Requirements
Applicants must have a master captain’s license to hold a sailing endorsement or submit sailing endorsement with an original application for master captain’s license.
Sea Service Requirements
The scope or “route endorsement” of your sailing endorsement is based on the geographic location in which you gained your sea service and may be either Inland, Great Lakes & Inland or Near Coastal. A Near Coastal route endorsement also covers “subordinate routes” such as Great Lakes & Inland.
Near Coastal Sailing Endorsement
- 360 days on sail or auxiliary sail vessels, and
- Complete Approved course
Great Lakes and Inland Sailing Endorsement
- 180 days on sail or auxiliary sail vessels
- Complete Approved course (Sailing Endorsement Course)
To qualify for the 200 GRT Sailing Endorsement
- 90 days (25%) required on sail or auxiliary sail vessels of 101 GRT or above, OR 180 days (50%) required on sail or auxiliary sail vessels of 67 GRT or above
USCG License Application
You must submit an Application Packet to the US Coast Guard (USCG) to earn a license. You may submit your application packet to the USCG before or after taking a course.
IMPORTANT: Your Course Completion Certificate (Certificate of Training) satisfies the testing requirements for your license. However, we recommend preparing your application and submitting it as soon as possible. The application evaluation process typically takes 4 to 6 weeks. You do NOT need to include your course completion certificate with your application. If your application is evaluated and approved for issuance, the USCG gives you one year to complete the course!
If you need help putting your application together, we have prepared the following resources:
- The National Maritime Center website has resources including live chat if you have questions for the USCG.
- If this process seems overwhelming, time consuming, or if you just want professional help putting your application together, we recommend contacting Diamond Marine Services. The team at DMS have credentialing experts and former National Maritime Center evaluators on their staff and can quickly guide you to a complete and properly prepared application. You can reach them at 877-335-6341.
Application Packet
A USCG application packet contains everything the USCG needs to process and issue your captain’s license. Fill out the Forms and complete the Tasks below to create an application packet.
Forms
The US Coast Guard (USCG) application packet consists of the following USCG forms. Visit our Application Page for video tutorials of each form.
- Application – APPLICATION FOR MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL (FORM CG-719B)
- Sea Service – SMALL VESSEL SEA SERVICE FORM (OPTIONAL CG – 719S)
- Physical – APPLICATION FOR MEDICAL CERTIFICATE (FORM CG 719K)
- Drug Test – DOT/USCG PERIODIC DRUG TESTING FORM (OPTIONAL 719P)
- Conviction Statement – DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR NARCOTIC, DWI/DUI, AND/OR OTHER CONVICTIONS (OPTIONAL FORM CG-719C)
- Certificate of Training – Issued upon course completion
Tasks
To complete an application packet you must complete the following tasks.
- TWIC – Applicants for original licenses must apply for a TWIC and include the receipt in their application packet.
- Pay.Gov – Go to Pay.Gov and pay processing and issuance of your license.
- CPR & First Aid – Take this USCG Approved Online CPR & First Aid Course. Send a copy of your CPR & First Aid Card in with your application packet.
Application Packet Costs
The total cost of completing a USCG application packet will vary. The figures below are cost estimates based on our experience.
- Physical and Drug Test – $160 – This is our best estimate for a physical and drug test.
- Any primary care physician can complete the USCG Physical (719K).
- We recommend US Drug Test Centers 866-566-0261 for scheduling a drug screen at a local lab.
- TWIC – $125 – Applicants for original licenses must apply for a TWIC.
- Pay.Gov – $145 – Pay for processing and issuance of your license. Renewals and modification of an existing license will cost less.
- CPR & First Aid $119.95 – Online and USCG Approved.
Certificate of Training
The Certificate of Training satisfies USCG testing requirements. Once you complete the course and online final examination your Certificate of Training is issued. As a reminder, you can prepare and submit your application before completing the course. Keep in mind that due to USCG regulation, your Certificate of Training is only valid for one year.
- If you completed the course first, please include your certificate of training with your application.
- If you have already submitted your application, you can send your Certificate of Application via email to iasknmc@uscg.mil.
Email your Application Packet
Please follow the USCG Electronic Submission Instructions to email your complete USCG Application Packet to the Regional Examination Center (REC) nearest you. The USCG processes and issues your license once they have evaluated your application packet. The USCG evaluation process takes about four to six weeks.
If your packet is incomplete or filled out incorrectly the USCG will mail you a letter explaining what additional information they need. Get that information together and send it to the USCG to keep the process moving.
