Captain and boat verification
How we check who you'll be sailing with — and what the verified badge means.
Verification process
Government-issued ID
We verify the captain's identity against an official document.
Skipper license
We check the license number against the issuing authority where possible.
Boat documents
Registration certificate and current insurance must be uploaded and reviewed.
Listing review for new captains
Captains can sign up and create activities before uploading documents. Those listings stay in review and become public only after our team confirms identity, license, and boat papers.
Why verification matters
Safety on the water
Verified captains have proven they're qualified to sail with paying passengers.
Confidence in chat
When the captain has the verified badge, you know exactly who you're chatting with before agreeing on price and trip details.
Platform integrity
Verification keeps SailsSearch a trusted marketplace for both sides.
The verified badge
Look for the verified badge
On profile and listing pages — it means the captain has completed identity, license, and boat verification.