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Licence 21Minimum age 16

Mashit 21 - Sailboat licence

Mashit 21 covers sailboats 7-12 m long. Requires Seamanship B, Mashit 21 theory and coastal navigation.

In short: Mashit 21 - Sailboat licence - minimum age 16, 3 theory exams (Seamanship B, Mashit 21 theory, and Navigation A (coastal)).

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Theory exams required

1

Seamanship B

Details

Theory exam for Mashit 12 and 13 (motorboat) and Mashit 21. 50 questions, 60 minutes, 80% to pass. Includes mandatory questions - one mistake on them fails the exam.

Questions
50 questions
Time
60 minutes
Pass mark
80%
Type
Computerized
2

Mashit 21 theory

Details

Dedicated theory exam for Mashit 21 (sailboat): sailing theory, points of sail and manoeuvres.

Questions
30 questions
Time
45 minutes
Pass mark
80%
Type
Computerized
3

Navigation A (coastal)

Details

Coastal chart navigation: latitude/longitude, bearings, distances, magnetic variation and fixing position. The official exam is done on a paper chart.

Questions
20 questions
Time
90 minutes
Pass mark
80%
Type
Paper / chart

Mashit 21 - Sailboat licence FAQ

What is the minimum age for the Mashit 21 - Sailboat licence?

The minimum age for the Mashit 21 - Sailboat licence is 16.

Which theory exams do I need for the Mashit 21 - Sailboat licence?

The Mashit 21 - Sailboat licence requires 3 theory exams: Seamanship B, Mashit 21 theory, and Navigation A (coastal).

How many questions are in the Seamanship B exam and what is the pass mark?

The Seamanship B exam has 50 questions, lasts 60 minutes and the pass mark is 80%.

How many questions are in the Mashit 21 theory exam and what is the pass mark?

The Mashit 21 theory exam has 30 questions, lasts 45 minutes and the pass mark is 80%.

How many questions are in the Navigation A (coastal) exam and what is the pass mark?

The Navigation A (coastal) exam has 20 questions, lasts 90 minutes and the pass mark is 80%.