SYDNEY's Favourite
Private Boat Licence Course
Getting your Boat Licence with us is simple And fun.
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
Months Special
Contact us for this months special
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
(and our bonus optional online quiz, if you want to practice)
2. Practical
Practical on Water, assessment and training.
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!
What happens next?
There may be specific skills that you’d like to work on to feel supported going forward.
Take a look at our…
POWERBOAT REFRESHER COURSE
(On OUR boat)
PRIVATE BOAT TUITION
(On YOUR boat)
