I searched the
forums for "charter license" and just "charter" and didn't find anything relevant.
I'm a US citizen living in the world class sailing mecca of central Romania

I'd like to start
bareboat chartering in the
Croatia or
Turkey, but I'd like to have the option of other locations in the
Mediterranean.
I'd like to find out what kind of course I could take to learn the necessary skills and to obtain a
license that will be valid in many countries. On the skill side I'm particularly not interested in
learning "old salty dog" skills such as Morse code, nautical flag signalling, and using a
sextant. I'd be particularly interested in hands-on practice at
docking,
mooring,
anchoring, and maneuvering under
power.
I should mention that I have some sailing experience having crewed in races every Wednesday and every weekend out of Marina del Rey,
California for two years. I also owned an engine-less 29'
Baltic Cruiser that I occasionally managed to get in an out of my downwind slip.
I'd like to take the course in
English and would be willing to travel most anywhere in
Europe to do it. As usual,
budget is an issue, so cheaper is better as long as the substance is delivered.