SYDNEY's Favourite
Private Boat Licence Course
Getting your Boat Licence with us is simple And fun.
Rating
Highly recommend Boatwise! We had a wonderful day on the harbour learning about boating in a practical and fun way, and our instructor, Alan, was exceptional.
My partner and I had a fantastic experience on the boat course we completed with Boatwise. Tristan made the booking process straight forward and efficient. Following completion of the course Tristan has been supportive on the next steps and with offering guidance on our own boat. The course was completed on a beautiful RIB with Dave, an exceptionally knowledgeable sailor, who explained everything very well. We would highly recommend this course and cannot thank Tristan and Dave enough.
We've had some excellent individual and group lessons from Tristian and Dave over the last 3+ months. What started off as very hesitant and accident prone boating, has now become much more confident and with the entire family passed our boating license too. Couldn't have done it without you guys.
Not only a beautiful day out on the water, but incredibly information boat licence course with Alan. Thank you Alan for taking my family and I through all the safety and logistical requirements of the boat licence course. We had a lot of fun during the process and left feeling like we had picked up a lot of useful information in a way that was easy to understand and replicate. Looking forward to our private lessons with Tristan in the near future!
Tristian was great, he taught us so much in a span of less than 3 hours on our boat. He showed what was most important about boat safety and to manoeuvre our first large vessel. Highly recommend Tristian and Boat wise.
Had a great lesson with Tristian learning how to adapt to driving a dual engine boat. It was very helpful and I learned a lot. Tristian was calm and patient and he explained and demonstrated things well. Money well spent.
Gone are the days of sitting in a boring classroom with a group of strangers.
Our fun and engaging boat licence course gives you the skills and confidence you need to hit the water and start exploring.
You'll learn on our comfortable 6.5m training vessel while cruising the stunning waters of Sydney Harbour.
Our experienced and passionate instructors will guide you through the course, giving you all the skills and knowledge you need to become a confident and safe boat operator.
Our private boat licence course is designed to be enjoyable and informative. You’ll get hands-on experience as you learn navigation, safety, and boat handling skills. You’ll also have the opportunity to practice your skills on the water, ensuring that you are fully prepared for whatever comes your way on Sydney Harbour.
Course Details
Course Price
$1,342(incl. GST)
Location
Gladesville Bridge Marina
Runtime: 4-5hrs
9:00am - 2:00pm
Dates
7 Days
Why choose Boat Wise?
- Experienced and friendly instructors
- Hands-on experience on a comfortable training vessel
- Personalised attention to ensure you learn at your own pace
- Fun and engaging learning environment
- Stunning views of Sydney Harbour as you practice your skills
- We are a reputable and accredited training provider
- We have a high pass rate
- We offer ongoing support and advice to our graduates
Course Content
Two parts:
1. Online Theory
Complete OUR Pre-Study consisting of the Boat Wise Handbook
Take the boating knowledge practice quiz
Service NSW
(optional)
2. Practical
Practical on Water, assessment and training.
Then you’ll receive your Registered Boat Licence after the course
You will learn:
Safety and preparation
(kill cord, life jackets, communications, crew position and safety)
High-speed handling
(trim, stability, driving position, crew safety, waves, quick stop)
Low-speed handling
(close quarters, standing off, wind and tide)
Rules of the water
(etiquette, signs, managing busy traffic)
Boating skills
(anchoring, berthing, handling lines, mooring buoys)
Emergency situations
(types of emergency, man overboard recovery, marine radio distress calls)
Personal equipment
(clothing, lifejackets etc)
Parts of the boat
(basic terminology)
Types of craft
(hull types, engines, fuel)
Basic weather
(forecasts, sea state, effect of wind and tide)
Buoyage, basic collision regulations
(IRPCS)
Onboard safety
Legal responsibilities and obligations
Course Format
The course is continually assessed, so there is no written examination. Your instructor will assess your skills and knowledge throughout the day.
Assessment
The Pre-Study Handbook takes about 1-2 hours to complete at home at your own pace, and the practical component takes about 4-5 hours on Sydney Harbour with our highly experienced instructors.
Certification
Once you have successfully passed the course, you will receive an electronic certificate via email. You will need to print this out in a PDF format and take it to Service NSW or Maritime head office in Rozelle to pay the government fees and obtain your official boat licence.
Sign up for our Boat Licence Course today and start your next adventure!
Our course is tailored to your needs, so whether you're a complete novice or an experienced boater looking to refresh your skills, we can help.
Course investment: $1,342 inc GST, 2 people max.
Don't settle for a boring classroom experience when you can learn while enjoying the stunning scenery of Sydney Harbour.
Book in today and let’s get this journey underway!
Rating
Highly recommend Boatwise! We had a wonderful day on the harbour learning about boating in a practical and fun way, and our instructor, Alan, was exceptional.
My partner and I had a fantastic experience on the boat course we completed with Boatwise. Tristan made the booking process straight forward and efficient. Following completion of the course Tristan has been supportive on the next steps and with offering guidance on our own boat. The course was completed on a beautiful RIB with Dave, an exceptionally knowledgeable sailor, who explained everything very well. We would highly recommend this course and cannot thank Tristan and Dave enough.
We've had some excellent individual and group lessons from Tristian and Dave over the last 3+ months. What started off as very hesitant and accident prone boating, has now become much more confident and with the entire family passed our boating license too. Couldn't have done it without you guys.
Not only a beautiful day out on the water, but incredibly information boat licence course with Alan. Thank you Alan for taking my family and I through all the safety and logistical requirements of the boat licence course. We had a lot of fun during the process and left feeling like we had picked up a lot of useful information in a way that was easy to understand and replicate. Looking forward to our private lessons with Tristan in the near future!
Tristian was great, he taught us so much in a span of less than 3 hours on our boat. He showed what was most important about boat safety and to manoeuvre our first large vessel. Highly recommend Tristian and Boat wise.
Had a great lesson with Tristian learning how to adapt to driving a dual engine boat. It was very helpful and I learned a lot. Tristian was calm and patient and he explained and demonstrated things well. Money well spent.
