Behan from SYC sent me this information about what looks to be a pretty awesome medical training for cruisers. The event is hosted by Seattle Yacht Club but open to all. Medical Care for Long Distance Sailors and Wilderness First Aid Course Director: Curtis Edwards, MD, FACS Sponsored by Seattle Yacht...

The US doesn’t have any required certifications for boat chartering or ownership (yet), but the EU does, the International Proficiency Certificate. According to the US Sailing press release US charters in the EU were denied the right to charter or required to hire a skipper. I’m pretty sure with a good...