Auxiliary Sailing Endorsement

The Auxiliary Sailing Endorsement authorizes the holder to operate an inspected sail or auxiliary sail vessel, as applicable, within the scope and limitations of their license.

To add this Endorsement onto a Master Inland or Mate Near Coastal License, you must document at least 180 days on a sail or auxiliary sailing vessel.

A Sailing Endorsement may be added to a Master Near Coastal License by documenting at least 360 days on a sailing or auxiliary sailing vessel.

This United States Coast Guard-approved course is designed to fulfill the training and testing requirements for an Auxiliary Sailing Endorsement to be added onto any 25/50 or 100 Ton Master or Mate License.

Following the USCG Sailing Endorsement course completion, you will be given a written examination to demonstrate your knowledge of auxiliary sailing. Upon successfully passing your exam, a certificate will be issued that is recognized by the USCG as satisfying the testing requirements.

Mariners Learning System offers Coast Guard-approved remote testing for those looking to become a licensed Captain. Our eLearning system makes it easy to take your Captains Licensing course and final proctored exam online when it's convenient for you. Any Day. Any Time. Any Place.

Once the student completes the course quizzes and online module exam(s), they can test on-demand online for their final proctored exam with Mariners Learning System. No testing at the Coast Guard Regional Exam Centers.

The Sailing Endorsement is a single module final exam with the following grading standards:

• Total Multiple-Choice Questions = 20
• Minimum Passing Percentage = 70%
• Total Questions Wrong and Still Pass = 6

Students must have a high-speed Internet connection and an up-to-date desktop or laptop with a webcam and microphone. Also, students must have the ability to download software through the MLS account. This is required to access the exam.

When testing online for the proctored exam, students will be required to display a legible photocopy of their Coast Guard recognized photo identification to the computer screen. The student will be required to complete the course evaluation form prior to testing. These copies will be retained for our records per USCG requirements.

The list of acceptable forms of photo identification includes:

• U.S. driver's license
• U.S. Passport
• Foreign Passport
• Law enforcement credential, with photograph of the applicant, issued by Federal, State, or local government
• U.S. Military identification card
• Official identification card issued by a State, or local government
• Official identification card issued by the Federal Government
• Merchant Marine Document issued after February 3, 2003