It's not that simple. Here are the rules: "There is an exemption for boats less than 5m in length with no cabin and with a power factor less than 1, though the helmsman must be 16 or over. The power factor T is calculated by the formula T = hp of the engine multiplied by 1.9, and this sum then divided by the square of the boat’s length. By this formula a 4.9m craft with a 12.5hp engine just qualifies for exemption. There is a similar VNF licence fee exemption for smaller and low powered craft." As always do your own research as it pertains to your own situation. Cheers.
Probably not unless you are commanding a ship that you sailed into EU waters or you go through the process of converting your license to a French equivalent. There is a process to do this, you can follow this link: www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/R21202
@@SavvyNomadTV Thanks for the reply. My wife and I are going to have a Cat C wide beam boat built in 2024, and we're planning on cruising the South of France in the winter months.
@@captain.eddy333 Since you said "wide beam" I assume you are having it built in the UK? And because you said the "the South of France" I assume you mean the Canal du midi? Either way be very careful with your choices for length and air draft. There Canal du Midi has many fixed bridges that prevent larger boats from passing under, the most famous is the bridge at Capestang. Have you watched this video: th-cam.com/video/IqbjBY7iSOE/w-d-xo.html Also have you joined the DBA? If not you should. There is lots of good advice there.
@@SavvyNomadTV Thanks for the information. By widebeam, I mean 10'. As to air draft, the wheelhouse will be collapsible, giving it an air draft of about 8'. Will this be low enough to slip underneath the lowest bridges? I intend to join the DBA soon.
Hi Robert, respectfully, you are wrong. If you are allowed by UN resolution 40 to be licensed in the UK or are a resident of the UK you can use your UK issued ICC boating license anywhere in Europe. Just like driving licenses issued in other countries, boating licenses issued in other countries are valid in the EU as well.
Well… this is a bit confusing to navigate but I think if you have an EU passport and your country has signed onto the resolution 40 then you would be required to get your national license. What country issued your passport?
15 out of 20 minutes talking about what does not work I know what does not work! That is why I clicked on this video. And repeating what does not work over and over does not help.
Well, Pirate Jeff, I made the video like this because maybe the viewer hasn't tried all the avenues that don't work and they might think that they can out think the system and that maybe they are smarter, only to find they aren't...because that's human nature. I'm glad you enjoyed the free info in any capacity it is presented.
Very in depth! Useful in formation Merci!
Thanks Rick!
I understood a sail boat with an outboard of 4 hp could sail with no license in french onland waterways
It's not that simple. Here are the rules:
"There is an exemption for boats less than 5m in length with no cabin and with a power factor less than 1, though the helmsman must be 16 or over. The power factor T is calculated by the formula T = hp of the engine multiplied by 1.9, and this sum then divided by the square of the boat’s length. By this formula a 4.9m craft with a 12.5hp engine just qualifies for exemption. There is a similar VNF licence fee exemption for smaller and low powered craft."
As always do your own research as it pertains to your own situation. Cheers.
I have a USCG Ocean Masters License (1600 Ton). Will the European authorities accept this as a valid License to travel the water of the continent?
Probably not unless you are commanding a ship that you sailed into EU waters or you go through the process of converting your license to a French equivalent. There is a process to do this, you can follow this link: www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/R21202
@@SavvyNomadTV Thanks for the reply. My wife and I are going to have a Cat C wide beam boat built in 2024, and we're planning on cruising the South of France in the winter months.
@@captain.eddy333 Since you said "wide beam" I assume you are having it built in the UK? And because you said the "the South of France" I assume you mean the Canal du midi? Either way be very careful with your choices for length and air draft. There Canal du Midi has many fixed bridges that prevent larger boats from passing under, the most famous is the bridge at Capestang. Have you watched this video: th-cam.com/video/IqbjBY7iSOE/w-d-xo.html
Also have you joined the DBA? If not you should. There is lots of good advice there.
@@SavvyNomadTV Thanks for the information. By widebeam, I mean 10'. As to air draft, the wheelhouse will be collapsible, giving it an air draft of about 8'. Will this be low enough to slip underneath the lowest bridges? I intend to join the DBA soon.
BTW, yes I have watched you ep 5. Great information!
As of the UK and are now separated. Your UK licence is not valid in the EU now
Hi Robert, respectfully, you are wrong. If you are allowed by UN resolution 40 to be licensed in the UK or are a resident of the UK you can use your UK issued ICC boating license anywhere in Europe. Just like driving licenses issued in other countries, boating licenses issued in other countries are valid in the EU as well.
What happens if you have an EU passport? I plan on getting an ICC regardless.
Well… this is a bit confusing to navigate but I think if you have an EU passport and your country has signed onto the resolution 40 then you would be required to get your national license. What country issued your passport?
15 out of 20 minutes talking about what does not work I know what does not work! That is why I clicked on this video. And repeating what does not work over and over does not help.
Well, Pirate Jeff, I made the video like this because maybe the viewer hasn't tried all the avenues that don't work and they might think that they can out think the system and that maybe they are smarter, only to find they aren't...because that's human nature. I'm glad you enjoyed the free info in any capacity it is presented.