boat licence question

[Tassie JR]

hi just wondering how old you have to be to get a boat licence.

cheers tassie JR

[Lucky_Phill]

16 in Qld.

Phill.

[loophole]

yeah 16 to grt a RMDL (recreational marine drivers licence) and a pwc licence in QLD but you can sit the test at 15 years and six months of age and then go down 2 the department of transport when you turn 16 to get your learners and your boat licence will be printed on that.
if your thinking of getting one i could put you onto the name of the company that i did mine with i found them very good and i think the might do courses in your area

[Tassie JR]

thanks for that phil.

cheers tassie JR

[Tassie JR]

thanks loophole ive still got 4 months untill im 16 but would love to do the course do you know how much it costs.

thanks tassie JR

[loophole]

yeah $150 for the course and about $28 at department of transport

[cbruh1]

Hey there tassie JR,

I just did my course a couple of weeks ago, did mine at bayside boat licensing at viccy pt. cost $150.

http://www.msq.qld.gov.au/resources/file/eb07c54aa85d675/Pdf_boatsafe_approved_training_providers.pdf

here is a link for the boat safe approved training organisations. it lists the organisations, the areas they use and what sort of licence, either RMDL and/or PWC, the links give you all the contact details and some also have websites.

hope this helps

Callum.

[Tassie JR]

thanks for that loophole whats the name of the company you done it with and what does the course include, is it like a written test or what?

cheers tassie JR

[Tassie JR]

thanks callum for the link, if the company loophole is not in my area im sure i will find one on the link you provided.

cheers tassie JR

[datamile]

I did mine with abcboating at cleveland, but they do them at lots of places.
http://www.abcboating.com/html/qld_boat___pwc_licences.html

$150 for the course, then $36 for the license.

A day of course work, know your bouys, lights, rights of way , anchor, laws.. couple of videos. 64 question multiple choice which you have to get right.

About an hour on the water practising highspeed figure of 8, man overboard drill, and docking at a pontoon, and reversing

[cbruh1]

Not a problem, good luck with it, and just as long as you know your port and starboard markers you should be fine.

Callum.

[Tassie JR]

thanks datamile abc would probally be the closest for me as im only 20 mins from bribie island and i have seen there sign out the front of spinakers advertising so i know where to find them.

cheers tassie JR

[Tassie JR]

dont worry callum i know all my markes and that so i should be right.

thanks everyone for your replies.

cheers tassie JR

[Tailortaker]

You can do it at Bribie with Archies for about $140 if in a group of two or more. If you dont have someone else to go with you I know a couple of people that are gonna do theirs sone.
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[Tassie JR]

thanks for that tailortaker i might have another mate to go with me but im sure i might be able to meet up with the people you know as well. we will see how we go.

cheers tassie JR

[skyline]

i was just wondering if you could drive a boat with a parent on board but your under 12 years of age.

[datamile]

In Qld, anyone can drive as long as a licenced person is on board. The licenced person is in charge etc.

Exception is water skiing, where the licence holder must drive, and the lookout must be 12 or over.

[TOPAZ]

In Victoria, unfortunately the answer is no!




Richard.

[dnej]

Send Gelsec a message,he is a member,and does licences. Have a look ubder members lists
David

[Fish Guts]

i reckon my pet dog could get a boat license in qld.

[datamile]

I'm glad brissy bay is surrounded by islands. On my course 3 out 7 struggled with If your boat travels at 20 knts, how far would it go in 30 mins.

[loophole]

tassie jr i recomend abc boat licences i did it with them at scarbrough just go to their website www.abcboating.com/ (http://www.abcboating.com/) the old guy jon is a really top bloke and knows his stuff he can dock his boat softer than a city cat captain can dock his vessel check out the dates and locations and then give em a ring to organise a date.

good luck

[Tassie JR]

thanks for your help and replies everyone, in the course if your not 16 but are 15 and a half do you do a water test and when i turn 16 do i go to the transport and just pay the fee for the licence and walk out with it or do i have to do a water test with them.

ill also send gelsec a message asking where his courses are, abc boatings next course will be on sunday the the 23 of september at bribie island. ill also give archies a call to see when there next course is on.

again thanks for your replies cheers tassie JR