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Do I need a sailing license?
Since the Smartkat sail area is only 10.2 square meters, a sailing license is not required in most countries. However, there are exceptions to the rule. Please check with the authorities for local regulations.
Country-specific examples:
Germany: In Berlin, a sailing license is required if the sail is larger than 3 square meters. In Saxony, a license is required for sails larger than 6 square meters. On Lake Constance, you can use the Smartkat without a sailing license (over 12 square meters, a Lake Constance license is required).
Switzerland and Austria: No sailing license is required, but you must be over 14 years old.
Do I need a sailing license?
Since the Smartkat sailing area is only 10.2 square meters, a sailing license is not required in most countries. However, exceptions confirm the rule. Please check with the authorities for local regulations.
Country-specific examples:
Germany:
In Berlin, a sailing license is required if the sailing area is more than 3 square meters. In Saxony, a license is required for sails over 6 square meters. At Lake Constance, you can use the Smartkat without a sailing license (a Lake Constance license is required for sails over 12 square meters).
Switzerland and Austria:
A sailing license is not required, but you must be over 14 years old.