The US SAILING Keelboat Certification System is a series of sailing levels based on the natural progression of experience from day sailing to cruising and then extended passage making. With the exception of Basic Keelboat and Coastal Navigation, all other certifications require training courses or equivalent experience for all levels preceding the desired certification.

A certification candidate may, with previous experience and competency, challenge the required prerequisite levels by completing the written and practical examinations for each required level. For further information contact your sailing school, which offers the US SAILING Keelboat Certification System.