# Auxiliary Sail (MARTPT-45)

Course number: 103
Provider: Maritime Professional Training (MPT)
Duration: 1 days
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Source: https://www.mptusa.com/course-details/auxiliary-sail-endorsement-uscg-course-103
Export generated: 2026-10-19T15:17:22Z (not a course revision date)

## Overview
This 1/2 day USCG Approved classroom based course will cover the written examination requirement for a candidate holding a USCG Master or Mate license to obtain a Sailing or Auxiliary Sailing Endorsement. The USCG requires that a Mate near coastal or a Master inland have at least 180 days of sailing experience in their life for a sailing endorsement and a Master near coastal needs at least 360 days of sailing experience to qualify for this endorsement.

## Course description
**Sail or Auxiliary ****Sail Endorsement - ****Course #103**

MPT’s License Endorsement classes are USCG Approved, NO TEST AT THE USCG. This 1/2 day USCG Approved classroom based course will cover the written examination requirement for a candidate holding a USCG Master or Mate license to obtain a Sailing or Auxiliary Sailing Endorsement. The USCG requires that a Mate near coastal or a Master inland have at least 180 days of sailing experience in their life for a sailing endorsement and a Master near coastal needs at least 360 days of sailing experience to qualify for this endorsement.

**Subjects Include:**

Sailing Nomenclature

Heavy Weather Sailing

Equipment

Specialized Rules

**Written Exam:**

This course is USCG Approved. No Tests at the Coast Guard. You will take a written final exam administered at MPT at the end of the program.

## Prerequisites
Master or Mate License of any tonnage

Sea time on sailing vessels as per CRM



## Required materials
Photo ID, Paper, Pencil, Pen, 2 Highlighters (different colors

## Class dates, prices, and enrollment
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