How can a foreigner get an skipper certification in the USA? and where can I study to get it?

Question

I would like to study in the USA or in my own country to get a blue water passage certification as sailboat skipper valid in the USA territory.

Answer 1

what you are asking depends on what state you are in...it is done on a state to state basis...for example in ca. we do not have a skippers cert....capt. only but in most states that do offer it it is normally a $25-$50 charge and a basic boating safety test on laws about pfd's, safety gear, rules of the road, right of way,  anchoring, just all around basic boating...

for more info go to dbw.ca.gov and you can order more info and phamplets and books and stuff for free