Recreational sailing

If you consider buying a recreational craft or if you already have one, it is important that you are aware of a number of things:

Which regulations apply when you buy a recreational craft? Do you need to have a certificate to operate the craft? When are you required to have a radio on board your recreational craft? What do you need to know before you proceed to sea on a water scooter? On these pages, you can find the answers to these and many other questions.​

Training programmes and personal certificates

Your own safety at sea and the safety of others severely depends on your knowledge about how to handle yourself and your vessel. You can contribute to increasing the safety at sea by completing one or more of the training programmes for recreational sailing. 

Personal watercraft certificate
Power boat certificate
Certificate of Competency for recreational sailors
Certificate of Competency as Yacht Master
Certificate of proficiency in motor operation
SRC certificate
Canal certificates
Issue of certificates
Training requirements
Requirements for issuance of certificates

The Danish Pleasure Craft Safety Board

The board works to improve the safety of all types of sailors and recreational divers.

The Danish Pleasure Craft Safety Board