Boat Licence

Overview:

To get a boat licence in NSW, you will need to demonstrate practical experience and pass the Theory Knowledge test. This course will cover the practical component, theory component and the knowledge test all on the very same day. Once you finish this course you will qualify for a NSW General Boat Licence (GBL).

Certification:

Take the paperwork we give you at the end of your course to Service NSW and you can get a General Boat Licence on the spot. You will now be able to drive any recreational vessel in NSW. You can also use your NSW issued licence to operate recreational vessels in other states and territories, in the same way you can use your drivers licence in other states and territories.

Learning Outcomes:

In the practical component of your course, you will learn the basics of safety on a vessel, how to operate a vessel and the parts of a boat. Our trainers will go through a series of tasks with you that include slow speed manoeuvres, Man Overboard (MOB) simulations, high speed manoeuvres and group activities such as beaching, anchoring and mooring a vessel.

In the theory component of your course, we will cover the following subjects:

• Vessel suitability
• Powers of Authority
• Safety Equipment
• Tides
• Collision Regulations
• Navigation Lights
• Navigation Markers
• And much more!