Driving a new energy yacht is a pleasure for most people. Modern yacht control systems are more advanced and flexible, so the international restrictions on yacht driving qualifications are relatively loose. In fact, yachting is very simple, even easier than driving. However, because yacht driving requires basic navigational knowledge and electromechanical knowledge, and the safety of the driver and other people's ships needs to be taken into account, the law still stipulates that yachts can only be driven after obtaining a driving license for powered boats. The legal provisions are based on the consideration of ensuring the basic safety protection of marine navigation.

The skills of yacht driving are not simply the skills of boat driving, but should be familiar with the conditions on the water, with basic knowledge such as chart reading, ship stability, ship technology and machinery, as well as theoretical knowledge such as astronomy, geography and oceans. As a qualified yacht captain, his boat driving skills only account for 10% of his driving ability. The remaining 90% are comprehensive knowledge and experience of navigation other than driving skills.

Driving on water and on different roads. The road conditions for cars are clear, and the waterway for yachts is much more complex. Sometimes, although the channel is wide, the underwater riverbed and seabed may have reefs, shoals and other problems, which are difficult to find with the naked eye. There are road signs and markings on the land roads, and traffic lights at intersections for guidance, so that car drivers can see the road conditions with their naked eyes. The water traffic has no road signs, no markings, no depth, no traffic lights. Boat drivers often cannot rely on the human eye to judge the way ahead. They also have to use compass, depth finder, satellite positioning system, radar, auto drive system and other electronic instruments to navigate. It is often an oversight or a low-level error that will lead to a maritime accident.

The technical operation of yacht driving is simple and easy, but the road ability is much more complex. The so-called time is outside of "poetry"!

First of all, let's talk about driving and licensing. Simple yacht driving skills are very simple and easy to learn. Of course, this refers to small and medium-sized yachts. It takes a lot of time to drive large yachts. In western countries, yacht driving is generally divided into two levels, namely primary and advanced. Both the captain and the engineer are in a two-level system.

The training and license obtaining are generally operated by private commercial institutions designated by the government. As long as you are 16 years old and pass the physical examination, these driving training institutions can help you obtain a driving license for powered boats. However, unless you have had experience in sailing, most people can't go to sea on their own even though they have obtained a driving license. Therefore, I suggest that those who are ready to obtain the yacht driving qualification must participate in various practical courses provided by senior captain before enjoying the unrestrained fast ride, and the yacht agency chosen by general shipowners is also obliged to provide such services.