SYDNEY's Favourite
Group Boat Licence Course
Ahoy there, ladies & gentlemen!
Say goodbye to boring classrooms and hello to learning on the water.
Learn to drive a boat like a pro on Sydney Harbour!
Our fun and engaging boat licence course gives you the skills and confidence you need to hit the water and start exploring.
With hands-on experience and personalised attention on our comfortable training vessel, you’ll be cruising around Sydney Harbour in no time.
Our boat licence course is designed to be both informative and enjoyable. Our experienced and knowledgeable instructors will guide you through the course, ensuring that you have a solid understanding of the theory and practical skills required to operate a vessel safely and confidently. With our hands-on approach, you’ll get the opportunity to practice your newly acquired skills on the water, giving you the confidence you need to become a skilled and competent skipper.
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Group Boat Licence Course
- 5 - 6 hr session
- Gladesville Bridge Marina
- AUD $495 (incl. GST)
- 9:00am - 3:00pm
Rating
Boat wise offers an excellent experience which encompasses both hands on learning as well as theory learning. Most definitely recommend for everyone.
I highly recommend Boat wise, I shopped around on who I can get to teach my son his boating license, and I’m so glad i went with boat wise my son understood and now can drive a boat they took the time and went through the whole process and made it’s so easy, very happy and satisfied with my decision.
Tristan is a great teacher and skipper. Was very patient out on the water and helped refine our skills. Taught us a bunch of new tricks as well as what to consider in order to improve our seamanship. Would highly recommend!
So easy to work with and very helpful in learning the correct way with great staff
Incredible training from Tristian and Boatwise. Now have more confidence with the boat and also an understanding of how to deal with different weather conditions. Tristian provided calm clear guidance and support throughout the process.
Course Details
Course Price
$495 (incl. GST)
Location
Gladesville Bridge Marina
Runtime: 5-6hrs
9:00am - 3:00pm
Dates
Weekends
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 takes a 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!
Rating
Boat wise offers an excellent experience which encompasses both hands on learning as well as theory learning. Most definitely recommend for everyone.
I highly recommend Boat wise, I shopped around on who I can get to teach my son his boating license, and I’m so glad i went with boat wise my son understood and now can drive a boat they took the time and went through the whole process and made it’s so easy, very happy and satisfied with my decision.
Tristan is a great teacher and skipper. Was very patient out on the water and helped refine our skills. Taught us a bunch of new tricks as well as what to consider in order to improve our seamanship. Would highly recommend!
So easy to work with and very helpful in learning the correct way with great staff
Incredible training from Tristian and Boatwise. Now have more confidence with the boat and also an understanding of how to deal with different weather conditions. Tristian provided calm clear guidance and support throughout the process.
