The Chart below will help you gauge which level is best for you. It is expected that most people will take between 18 months to 2 years to achieve the SailTime Captain level.

A SailTime SKIPPER has at a minimum: • Become a Member of SailTime • Achieved a recognized sailing training certification from ASA, US Sailing, CYA or RYA in Basic boat operation • 30 hours of boating command experience which includes 10 hours in a boat within 10 feet of the SailTime boat you are joining • Completed the online boat systems and safety training course offered to SailTime Members • Completed the online training of local hazards and conditions course offered to SailTime Members in each local area • Passed a boating practical competency test administered by the local SailTime Base Owner which includes the basics of basic power boating. Additional instruction may be required		A SailTime COMMANDER has at a minimum: • Been an active SailTime Member and SailTime Skipper • Achieved a recognized sailing training certifications from ASA, US Sailing, CYA or RYA on coastal cruising and bareboat chartering • Logged at least 20 trips on a SailTime boat using the proprietary E-ttendant electronic check-on and check-off system • Completed multiple practical power boating experiences listed below on a 30 foot power boat or larger		A SailTime CAPTAIN has at a minimum: • Been an active SailTime Member and SailTime Commander • Achieved recognized sailing training certifications from ASA, US Sailing, CYA or RYA on coastal navigation • Logged at least 50 trips on a SailTime boat using the proprietary E-ttendant electronic check-on and check-off system • Completed multiple practical power boating experiences as listed below on a 30 ft boat or larger

Sailing Outings and hours Anchoring Anchor Retrieval under sail Hooking a Mooring buoy Overnight stays Cooking on board Reefing Sails Heave to Knots Bowline, Clove Hitch, Round Turn 2 half hitches, Reef knot, Sheetbend MOB rehearsal SailTime Motoring Under Power refresher course Wing on wing sailing Tacking around buoys within 10 feet of buoy Gybes Steering a compass course for 30 minutes minimum Docking in at least 15 knots of wind with wind: From behind, from in front, from side. Backing up to a dock (Mediterranean mooring) in winds more than 15 knots, GPS positioning on chart Plotting course on chart Right of way occurrences with second sailboat with in 100 yards Pump out, refuel, water tank fill Spring line tying Springing off the dock Rafting up using appropriate spring lines Docking in unfamiliar ports Passage as Crew (60 miles minimum)		20 outings minimum and 150 hours minimum 10 3 5 5 non consecutive 5 times with different menu each time 5 5 50 of each 10 with eyes closed 10 3 5 10 20 5 3 of each 5 5 3 Outings 10 1 each 5 5 3 2 0		50 outings minimum and 250 hours minimum 20 10 10 10 non consecutive 10 times with different menu each time 10 10 100 of each 25 with eyes closed 20 5 10 20 40 10 5 of each 10 10 5 Outings 20 2 each 10 10 5 5 1