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Add a profile photo and begin setting up your Sailor profile.
Captain Credentials
Provide the credentials appropriate to your intended passenger-for-hire operation. Verification happens later.
Need Help With Your Documents?
Here is how to obtain or identify the documents needed for your Sailor application.
- Photo ID: Select your driver's license, passport, or state ID.
- OUPV / 6-Pack: A USCG endorsement for qualifying operators of uninspected passenger vessels.
- Master: Select this if you hold the appropriate USCG Master endorsement.
- MMC / License Number: Enter the identifying number from your Coast Guard credential.
- Expiration: Enter the credential's expiration date.
- Step 3 Documents: Upload your government ID, USCG credential, and vessel insurance. Other documents may be required depending on your operation.
Don't have a credential yet? You may continue preparing and saving your draft. Required documents must be provided before final submission and approval.
USCG - How to Apply for a Captain CredentialSails Rides does not issue Coast Guard credentials. Commercial passenger operations require separate qualification and vessel verification.
Upload Documents
Upload JPEG, PNG, WebP or PDF files, up to 10 MB each. Files are stored privately for application review.
Vessel Information
Select your recreational vessel type. All vessels require appropriate verification before commercial operations are approved.
Vessel Photos
Upload up to 4 clear photographs. Include exterior and interior views where possible.
Review your application
Review your saved information, then submit it for approval.
Production access will require verified credentials, documents, vessel compliance, and the appropriate operating authorization. Submission does not grant marketplace access.
Thank you for becoming part of the club!
Your Sailor registration has been received. We will email you a verification link and notify you after your documents are reviewed.
Email verification is pending. When the verification message arrives from [email protected], open its link. Please check your Inbox and Junk folder.
We will notify you when the President completes the document review. Preparing offers does not authorize publishing or operating passenger trips. Written operational approval is required.
You can now start preparing your trip offers in your Sailor working portal. You may save drafts while your operational approval is pending.
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