Sportküstenschifferschein (SKS) (SKS)
A voluntary German coastal-skipper certificate for recreational yachts in waters up to 12 nautical miles from the mainland coast.
The SKS assesses theory and practical competence in navigation, seamanship, weather, law, safety and yacht handling under sail, power or both, subject to the examination endorsement and current requirements.
It is generally an advanced voluntary qualification rather than the basic statutory licence. A Sportbootführerschein See and documented sea experience are normally part of the eligibility framework, which should be checked with the German authority.
