Boating license seminars

 

Boating Licence Course

 

 

We deliver a easy and fun course in Sydney and around NSW, for you to get your boat licence sooner.

Effective 1st October 2006 applicants for a NSW boating licence must attend a compulsory course before sitting the boat licence test. From the 1st June 2009 in addition, applicants need to gain practical boating experience by either:

Attending a practical course conducted by us.

Or by undertaking three boating trips and completing the Boating Licence Practical Logbook supplied at the course, it can also be downloaded from our website. This is made easy as you have 12 months to complete the logbook

The aim is to make people more aware of the dangers associated with boating and to be safe on the water. We deliver a fun and interactive course at a convenient locations in Sydney and around NSW, for you to get your boat licence sooner.

We aim to provide you with more than just a boat licence course. We wish to promote safety, ability and competence whilst operating a boat.

You can do just the minimum compulsory theory course or the practical package which includes hopping aboard our boat to learn more with a practical experience. If successful in the knowledge test a certificate will be issued for presentation to an office of NSW Maritime Authority for the issuing of the licence

Two options to choose from

Option 1: Compulsory Theory Course
for the NSW Boating Licence

Option 2: Compulsory Course +
Practical Boating Experience

The boating licence theory course is usually run over 3 hours. On its completion, participants receive a certificate which they present to NSW Maritime with their completed logbook, whereupon a licence will be issued.

No further testing is required.

Topics Covered:

  • Carry out trip preparation and planning
  • Resound to boating emergencies and incidents
  • Safely operate a mechanically powered recreational boat
  • Comply with maritime rules and regulations

Courses are structured yet relaxed and fun. NSW Boat Licence Seminars are designed for everyone, so why not bring your family (ages 12 and up welcome).

Includes the course on the left but gives you valuable compulsory practical experience as well.

No further testing is required and no log book is needed.

For those who are new to boating, our practical and free seminar is a great way to go. You will be instructed practically on the water ensuring your future competency in handling boats.

You will enjoy the fun practical experience.

You'll practice driving our vessel and become familiar with docking, mooring, manoeuvring, anchoring, vessel launching, maintenance and putting into practice the collision avoidance and navigational rules. You'll become more competent in operating a recreational boat.

Pricing for Seminar only $240
Currently on special for $170
Book early to avoid disappointment!

Pricing includes compulsory course and practical $420
Currently on special for $350
Book early to avoid disappointment!

Bookings

Booking are essential as places are limited

Book by phone: (02) 9524 5678

Book by E-Mail

Locations

Southern Suburbs
Cooks River Motor Boat Club
Holbeach Ave. Tempe

Mosman ~ Middle Harbour Yacht Club
Classes are held in the Quarterdeck room of Middle Harbour yacht Club
Middle Harbour Yacht Club in the heart of Mosman is 8 minutes drive from the CBD on the northern side of the Harbour at the spit bridge. Parking at the yacht club is available in the pay and display car park adjacent to the club. Some free parking is available in Parrawi Rd. Classes are limited in size.

Bankstown City Bowling Club
41 Northam Ave, Bankstown

Wests ~ Ashfield
West Leagues, is located on 115 Liverpool Rd. Ashfield. Please ask the doorman for direction to our room on the day. Parking is plentiful under the club. Bring a few dollars the club has great priced meals

Queanbeyan
Council chambers of the Queanbeyan Community Centre.
253 Crawford St. Queanbeyan.

Wollongong, Gosford, Newcastle

Batemans Bay, Rooty Hill, Balmain

Caringbah, Wagga Wagga, Bathurst, Orange

More locations upon request !


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