International Yacht Training

Toronto Harbour Nautical Centre offers the IYT Bareboat Skipper and Yachtmaster Certification with International Yacht Training Worldwide. Successful candidates are awarded a prestigious “Master of Yachts 200 Tonnes” Certificate of Competency – a commercial endorsement for operating power or sailing vessels for those wishing to become professional yachters.

These programs feature extensive theory and practical courses designed to provide the highest standards of marine education for both recreational and professional yachters and designed for experienced crew with appropriate on-the-water experience.

International Certificate of Competency (ICC) & Bareboat Skipper 

3 Hours / $550 + HST

On completion of the Intermediate Cruising course, students have the opportunity to add on the Bareboat Skipper exam; and upon successful completion of this, students will also qualify to receive the International Certificate of Competency certification.

The pricing includes the exam and the IYT processing fee (ICC & Bareboat Skipper Certificates).

To challenge the exam, the prerequisites include Full Coastal Navigation Standard and VHF-DSC Radio License. Please contact our office to confirm your eligibility and arrange a time to write the exaam. If you have not completed the Intermediate Cruising course and wish to challenge the on-water component of the ICC, please contact our office for pricing.

For more information contact Clive Smith at (416) 203-3000 or csmith@torontoharbournauticalcentre.com.


International Master of Yachts (MOY) 200 Tonne Limited (Offshore) – Theory 

48 Hours / $2,225 + HST

This course is intended for a knowledgeable crew with sufficient on-the-water experience. The IYT Master of Yachts 200 Tonne – Limited (Offshore) Certificate is a commercial 200 Tonne Masters Certificate of Competency for operating vessels, sail or power, up to 150 nautical miles from a safe haven.

For more information or for additional dates, please contact Clive Smith at (416) 203-3000 or csmith@torontoharbournauticalcentre.com

The prerequisite for the commercial version of the course is STCW 2010 (Standards in Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) as of 2010, which in Ontario is only available at Georgian College in Owen Sound. To work on a commercial vessel at any level you must take STCW 2010.


International Master of Yachts (MOY) 200 Tonne Limited (Offshore) – Practical 

7 Days Live Aboard / $3,095 USD - Dates available upon request

This course is intended for a knowledgeable crew with sufficient on-the-water experience. The IYT Master of Yachts 200 Tonne – Limited (Offshore) Certificate is a commercial 200 Tonne Masters Certificate of Competency for operating vessels, sail or power, up to 150 nautical miles from a safe haven. Fee includes certification, course material and tax.

Dates for this course, conducted in Florida, are available upon request. For more information, please contact Clive Smith at (416) 203-3000 or csmith@torontoharbournauticalcentre.com.

The prerequisite for the commercial version of the course is STCW 2010 (Standards in Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) as of 2010, which in Ontario is only available at Georgian College in Owen Sound. To work on a commercial vessel at any level you must take STCW 2010.


International Master of Yachts (MOY) 200 Tonne Unlimited (Ocean) – Theory

42 Hours / $1,995 + HST

To gain the IYT Master of Yachts 200 Tonne – Unlimited (Ocean) Certification, a theory session must be successfully completed. The theory portion comprises classroom work (42 hours), including celestial navigation, pilot planning and passage planning.

This course includes 42-hours of classroom work which includes celestial navigation, pilot planning and passage planning.

Prerequisite: MOY – Limited (Offshore)