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REFUND POLICY

In the event that you cannot attend the course, refunds are not available, however given at least 7 days hours notice your booking and payment is transferable to another date or person (max 3 transfers)

In the event that a course is cancelled by us for any reason, you have the option of transferring to another course, or a full refund. For additional details refer to the compliments and complaints page.

FEED BACK FORM

Please use thie form if you wish to provide Feedback.

PROOF OF IDENTITY

Each individual sitting the safe boating course MUST provide Proof of Identity (POI). A current NSW drivers license is acceptable. Other POI may also be acceptable, see the NSW Maritime POI brochure for details.

GENERAL YOUNG ADULT LICENCE

Young adult licences are available for persons aged between 12 years and under 16 years of age.

For young adult applicants only, POI requirements can be met by providing their full birth certificate (original or certified copy).

Young adult applicants must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who must sign a declaration consenting to the young adult obtaining a boat licence.

The parent/legal guardian must also provide acceptable POI documents.

PRIOR STUDY

The compulsory safe boating course and test requires students to be well prepared before attending the course. A good understanding of the current NSW Maritime Boating Handbook is required prior to attending the safe boating course.

APPLICANTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Sailingworld Pty Ltd (trading as Boating Licence Course) must ensure that applicants for a General Boat Licence;

1. whose first language is not English
2. who are deaf and use AUSLAN and require an interpreter; or
3. who have difficulty comprehending written questions and require an oral test,

are directed to contact their local NSW Maritime Operations Centre to make alternative Boat Licence Course and Test arrangements.

BOATING HANDBOOK

A free copy of this handbook is mailed to our clients.

The NSW Maritime's Boating Handbook provides essential boating information for operating on NSW waters. It is recommended that you read through the literature provided prior to sitting the test.  The downloadable files are in *.pdf format, able to be viewed in Adobe Acrobat.

The Handbook has been split up into sections due to downloading issues. To link to the relevant sections, click on the PDF icon.

	Part One: Essential Boating Information Boat Driver's Licensing Other Licences Registration of Vessels Boatcode Boating Offences
	Part Two: Preparing for a safe boating trip Choosing the Right Boat Maintain Your Vessel Safety Equipment Safety Equipment Tables Before You Go
	Part Three: Safe Operations Boat Handling Water Traffic Rules Navigation at Night Personal Watercraft Towing People Kite Surfing Navigational Markers
	Part Four: Emergencies. What to do & How to Avoid Them Emergencies
	Part Five: General Information Environment Language of Boating Boating Knowledge Quiz Operation Centres Enquiries

UPDATES:

Re p49 incl., When travelling at 10 knots or more or towing a person, keep:
- 60 m from a person and a non-powered vessel
- 30 m from a power-driven vessel, land & structures
- a safe distance from any vessel towing a person.

Log Book For full details on practical boating experience requirements and to download a copy of the Boating Licence Practical Logbook please click here.

 

Phone: (02) 9524 5678
PO Box 2903 Taren Point 2229
NSW, Australia
ACN: 092 478 718