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Getting a licence to sail
Boating is a growing sport for foreigners in Japan. However, the Ministry of Transportation requires every pilot of a small recreational vessel (less that 20 tons) and powered by an engine to hold a license. A national exam is offered to meet the requirements of the license.
Bill Payne of BLISS sailing school, has prepared documents that will help you to study for the Small Vessel Operator’s License (2kyu) test.
All downloads are zip archives of .pdf files, and a link to the file will be sent to you within 24hrs.
Study Pack 4 gives an overview on what is necessary to know for the Practical examination held after the Written examinations have been passed, and consists of one .zip archive containing 2 files:
By Bill’s Little Informal Sailboat School (Bliss)
