AUXILIARY SAIL 1/16/2026 Norfolk, VA

AUXILIARY SAIL

This four (4) hour U.S. Coast Guard Approved course meets the written examination requirement for a mariner holding a USCG Master or Mate license applying for a Sail or Auxiliary Sail Endorsement. This endorsement is required if you plan on operating an inspected sail vessel. It is not required if you plan on operating an Uninspected Sailing Vessel with passengers for hire.
 
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate of Training that is valid for one (1) year to be submitted to the NMC to apply for the Auxiliary Sail endorsement.
 
 
THERE ARE SAIL/AUXILIARY SAIL VESSEL SEA SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ENDORSEMENT: You should refer to the following NMC National Officer checklists for the requirements of the license you are applying for: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/nmc/checklist/
 
For the Auxiliary Sail course in ONLINE COURSE format: After registering for the online course, you will receive access to our online portal within 3-5 business days via email. You have 4 Weeks to complete the online course, starting on the date that Maritime Institute Student Services emails you the link to our online portal with your log-in details. THERE ARE NO EXTENSIONS past this 4-week time frame. The materials for Auxiliary Sail Online Course are fully online; there are no printed course books nor handouts.
 
Final exams for ONLINE COURSES must be proctored IN-PERSON. When you are finished with the online Auxiliary Sail course you will schedule with us to take your proctored USCG-Approved final exam at one of our approved locations. Our online course final exam testing locations are currently only in: Alameda and San Diego, CA; Norfolk, VA; Honolulu, HI; and Everett, WA. Final exams are scheduled by appointment only, based on our exam proctor availability.
Any applicant who has successfully completed your Auxiliary Sail (MARINS-45) course within one year of application will satisfy: The examination requirements of 46 CFR 11.201(j) to add an Auxiliary Sail endorsement under 46 CFR 11.401(d) to any national deck officer endorsement authorized by regulation.
  • Course
  • AUXILIARY SAIL
  • Location
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Start Date
  • January 16, 2026
  • End Date
  • January 16, 2026
  • Cost
  • $150.00
Courses Location Start Date End Date Cost
AUXILIARY SAIL Norfolk, VA January 16, 2026
 January 16, 2026 $150.00
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