Get your Boat Licence with a Little Help from Us

Why do you need to have a boat licence? If you are 16 years of age, and plan to drive a powered recreational watercraft at a speed of more than 10 knots in the NSW waters, you need to get your general boating licence. Why is it necessary to be licensed to drive a boat at a speed of more than 10 knots? The reason is simple; at this speed, a powered vessel starts to plane. And unless you are licensed, you may not be able to control the craft in such a situation. A general boating licence may remain

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7 Reasons to Complete your Boat Licence Course with Us

You need a licence to drive your boat at more than 10 knots. You need a PWC licence, along with the general licence, if you want to drive a powered watercraft. And we can help you complete the right course, pass the test, and get them both. Why choose us? Let’s take a look at the reasons that make us a good choice. Reasons1: We offer a Host of courses  Yes, you can just take the NSW Boat Licence Course. Or, perhaps the PWC Licence Course after it. But that’s not all we have to offer. Several courses are available for

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Canberra Boat Licence Course Returns in October 2015

Live in Canberra or surrounding areas? Maritime Training School delivers the NSW Boat Licence Course at the Dickson Tradies each month. We have several options to choose from: Theory and exam only – $175 Theory, exam and practical – $285 Add the Jetski/PWC course – $85 Our theory and exam course is delivered from the Dickson Tradies in the evening from 5pm to 9pm and the jetski theory and exam straight after for an additional 45 minutes. From there you can either complete the logbook (must go on 3 separate trips with someone who has held their licence for more

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Kick Start your Career as a Coxswain with the Right Course

Do you prefer a life out on the open waters? Do you dream of a career as a in the boating sector? Do you wish to be in command of a vessel? If yes, you may be ideal for the position of a coxswain. But before you do so, you need to know where to start. The word ‘coxswain’ is a derivative from the late Middle English (early 14th century) period. It combines two words – ‘cock’ (coque – old French) that means ship’s boat and ‘swain (sveinn – Old Norse) that means boy to create the complete word –

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Why Enrol in a Boat Licence Course

Boating is a pleasant pastime. Be it with your family and friends, or alone, it is one leisure activity everyone loves. The opportunities are endless too – you can go on a leisure cruise, an adventure ride, a romantic rendezvous, or even participate in a race! But before you take out your vessel on the open waters, you need to give a boat licence course a thought. Why? Well, a host of reasons make it necessary to complete the course before you drive a boat. Let’s take a look at the reasons that make enrolling in a boat licence course

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