Licence to Boat
0481 395 360
You couldn’t be in better hands than with Licence to Boats, QLD BoatSafe approved Recreational Boat (RMDL) and Jet Ski (PWC) Licence courses in Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast.
We offer a friendly, comprehensive, and convenient method to complete your licence training by following our step by step process. Our goal is to get you and your family, safely out on the water for years to come!
Step 1. Our easy to use online theory course provides all the information required to complete your BoatSafe assessments. Start Now!
Step 2. Attend a training and assessment day. Professional and friendly training is provided by our experienced instructors to prepare you for your assessments.
Step 3. Successfully complete your BoatSafe multiple choice theory assessment, Boatsafe allows 2 attempts to achieve this.
Step 4. Practical assessment time! Take a deep breath and put all you have learnt together.
- Simple to follow step-by-step online theory.
- Practical and Theory training and assessment can be completed in a few hours.
- Small course sizes, Max 3 (groups by arrangement).
- More time on the water and less in the classroom! (That’s got to be good!)
- Start your course today, have your licence tomorrow!
You MUST already have an RMDL Boat Licence to take this course. If you don’t already have a boat licence you should take our Combined Course.
Practical Assessment Details
This course covers theory and practical elements including the following units:
- equipment and preparing a personal watercraft (PWC) for operation
- legislative requirements
- manoeuvring a personal watercraft.
This course may be completed as a separate course (for existing marine licence holders) or done in conjunction with the recreational boat licence BoatSafe course.
For a typical PWC course it will include:
- online or face to face theory training
- multiple choice theory assessment (45mins to complete) 100% pass mark
- practical training driving the PWC (until you are competent in all tasks)
- practical assessment – you must successfully complete all tasks to be deemed competent.
As we do with the boat training, we encourage you to practice riding a PWC with another licenced skipper or with a BoatSafe Trainer – you may not be competent in riding a PWC in just a few hours.
Some of the activities you should practice for both the PWC and Boat are:
- man overboard drill
- safely approach a floating object
- port and starboard turn on and off the plane
- figure 8 manoeuvre on and off the plane
- berthing and unberthing
- general navigation and control of the ship/PWC
- operate at 6 knots or less.
Practical Training and Assessment must be completed within 3 months of finishing your online theory course.
Please note: we cannot guarantee a pass on the day, and in some cases further training will be required before attempting and/or passing assessments.
Once competent we will issue you with a statement of competency, This must be presented to Transport and Main Roads Queensland (TMR) within 6 months, you then pay their fee to receive your licence.
Please note: The statement of competency is not a licence, it must be taken to TMR within 6 months to gain your licence.
What to bring:
- Photo I.D.
- Swimmers and a towel
- Sunscreen
- Drinking water
Testimonials
Aaron Barton
2020-03-01T09:14:32+0000
Did my boat licence with mike today, was an absolute legend, I would highly recommend!
Kelly Fisher
2020-03-01T07:34:38+0000
Husband and myself both did our boat and jet ski licence today was fab experience. Mike an awesome instructorread more
Jake Towle
2020-02-20T07:25:15+0000
Got my boat and jet ski license with Mike through license to boat and I couldn't be happier with my decision. Not only is he a great guy, he makes it fun and understanding which leaves you feeling ever so comfortable with being on the water in any situation. Thanks again Mike, highly recommend 👍🏽read more
Nikki Fogden-Moore
2020-01-22T09:27:45+0000
Mike is a rockstar instructor, experienced, super efficient and adds fantastic tips along the way. Highly recommend doing your licence with these guys.read more
Tony Bercene
2020-01-10T05:27:42+0000
Completed my RMDL today, Mike was very helpful and informative. Doing some of the theory online at my own pace helped me absorb the information and the equipment used for the practical was easy to use.read more
Graham Elliott
2020-01-03T04:09:01+0000
Just done both Boat & Jetski license today... Mike is very patient and knowledgeable.... Thanks for your guidance....read more
Renae Pardoe-Smith
2019-11-09T20:35:16+0000
Very knowlegable, friendly and a great teacher. Highly recommended. See you on the water 🚤.
Mitch King
2019-10-26T05:35:22+0000
Highly recommend !!! Mike was very easy to understand and a great teacher to learn from. Cheers mate !read more
Herbie Henderson
2019-09-28T22:53:27+0000
Had a great day with Mike and the rest of the students. Very professional with a relaxed friendly environment. Highly recommend 100%. Thanks heaps to Licence to Boat Sunshine Coat.read more
Dannielle Balfour
2019-09-07T10:02:47+0000
Mike was fantastic. Very calm, clear and knowledgeable. He gave lots of handy tips, the course is very affordable and informative. Would defiantly recommend this to anyone looking to do there boat and jetski licence!read more
Toni Lopez
2019-08-06T07:28:04+0000
Mike was an amazing instructor. Patient, calm and clear. Shared clever tips on how to remember all the boating signals, signs and safety. Such an enjoyable day, who thought going for your boat licence could be so much fun!read more
Ben Lopez
2019-08-06T06:15:21+0000
That was a great day. Patient and friendly instructor and fun too!
We were worried because of our lack of experience but now feel confident thanks to today.
Highly recommended.read more
Matt Lanham
2019-04-20T06:15:45+0000
Just completed my jet ski licence (in the pouring rain!) Mike is very easy going and thorough with the assessment. Highly recommend them for jet ski & boat licencing👍👍read more
Jordan Clune
2019-04-15T11:03:58+0000
Just completed Boat + Jetski licences the other day and Mike was very helpful, knowledgeable and made our practical test chill, fun & informative which was great! Would definitely recommend Mike at License to boat 😀read more
Josh Sturme
2019-02-09T09:06:37+0000
Excellent training Mike the instructor is a very knowledgeable easy going bloke highly recommend getting your license through license to boat Thanks ✌🏻read more
Ashley Fowler
2019-01-15T06:57:14+0000
Mike has looked after me with both marine licences & has been helpful, friendly & very informative. Highly recommend.read more
Colin Wiggle
2018-12-24T15:26:47+0000
A very comprehensive course. Both instructors were professional, obviously knowledgeable and very experienced but more importantly both were good blokes who made the day enjoyable. Can’t recommend them enough.read more
Max Ray
2018-10-27T02:33:46+0000
Knowledgeable patient understanding learning from Mike Stevens. Came away with license and a great appreciation of Boatsafe codes. Feel quite confident I can safely enjoy skippering a boat.read more
Daniel Vogelpoel
2018-09-02T05:43:29+0000
Fantastic day. So personal with each person on every level. Quick to identify when your not feeling sure or nervous and has the knack to make you quickly feel comfortable. Very professional and so much fun. Highly recommend for groups.read more
Justin Sehmish
2018-08-27T02:00:25+0000
Highly recommend. If you need to get a boat license on the coast this is the place to go. Affordable and great instructor with vast knowledge and a quality boat. The method for completing the theory is also innovative and student friendly. A great service and very friendly staff. Glad I obtained my boat license here.read more
Courtney Dickson
2018-07-26T10:38:07+0000
Great business to go through for your boat/jet ski licence � friendly and learnt alot ���
Michael John Beavis
2018-07-05T08:51:36+0000
I have driven friends boats from tinnies to large Rivieras. But i have remained scared. Tomorrow i get to drive my own tinnie for the first time and i have been so nervous for 25 years since i wanted a boat. Of course a morning on the water doesn't beat years of actual experience, but we all have to start somewhere. Mike is seriously engaged in getting everyone on the water with the skills, confidence and knowledge to do it safely. The practical course was very enjoyable. Mike is extremely affable. It was what i learnt from Mike in that morning that has given me the confidence to get out there on my own.read more
Craig White
2018-06-04T07:34:22+0000
I did the jet ski course. Mike was very thorough in his explanation and has a great emphasis on safety while still making it enjoyable. Included a lot of local knowledge and information. Would recommend Licence to Boat to anybody considering either a boat and/or jet ski licence.read more
Darren Cluff
2018-06-02T05:47:15+0000
I completed my boat and ski licence today and I can’t recommend Mike from Licence to Boat enough. He was very informative and professional and explained everything really well . I throughly enjoyed the morning. Thanks Mike.read more
Shane Murphy
2018-06-02T04:09:03+0000
Was a great easy going coarse. Mike was very helpful with few areas I was unsure of and explained everything well. Thanks Mike.read more
Ashley Paine
2018-04-07T06:37:56+0000
Finished my boat licence today with Mike, great instructor, very knowledgeable, professional, and had a great time! Thanksread more
Em Ryall
2018-01-20T21:28:13+0000
Completed our boat licence yesterday with Mike and had such a fantastic afternoon!!! � Highly recommend anyone doing this or their jetskil licence here. Excellent boat, venue and river to practice on. The online course was very easy to follow, understand and complete. Mike was great fun, down to earth and very patient while teaching...an excellent trainer!!!! 10/10 ��� Thanks...cant wait to get our rig out on the water now ���read more
Ron Davis
2018-01-13T04:07:36+0000
Thanks to Mike and Licence to Boat. I completed my boat licence course earlier this week. Couldn’t be happier with the way Mike helped you understand the importance of knowing what you need to know - it made completing the course easy.
I will be recommending Licence to Boat to anyone looking to get their boat/jet ski licence.read more
Sofia Zanone
2017-12-30T08:35:09+0000
Thanks to Mike and his excellent knowledge we passed our boat and JetSki licences today! What a way to end 2017! Yay!!! Beautiful setting from the Rivershore Resort on the Maroochy River! The online theory courses were very visual and easy to follow and the practical out on the water today was fun and step by step! Loved it and have had a dream come true! Can’t wait now to buy the goods!!! Definitely recommend Mike and License to Boat, thanks Sofia and Chrisread more
Angie Murphy
2017-10-11T00:32:58+0000
Fantastic trainer. Made my boat & jet ski licence fun & educational.
Highly recommend Mike.
Alex Innes
2017-09-29T23:53:43+0000
Highly recommend licence to boat! Mike is an absolute legend! He made the course very enjoyable and has a head full of knowledge that he is keen to share. Look forward to getting on the water now!read more
Matthew Matijevic
2017-08-23T05:17:44+0000
Thanks for the training Mike, had a great day out on the water and will recommend the course to all my other mates.
Thanks
Matt.read more
Ben Wieden
2017-07-31T09:03:08+0000
Thanks mike, was a awesome arvo! Highly recomended to anyone wanting to do their licence. A+
Troy Pattenden
2017-06-23T09:34:59+0000
Excellent day learning the ropes! Mike provided excellent knowledge alongside plenty of time out on the water. It was a stress free and enjoyable experience. Highly recommend these guys! � ��read more
Jess Nelson
2017-06-05T11:09:51+0000
Been meaning to get my boat licence for years, if I new it was going to be this easy I would have done it sooner! Thanks Mike �read more
Robert Craig
2017-02-19T00:57:28+0000
Just finished my boat licence course with Mike. Great service and explains everything you need to know in detail! Thanks again for the great morning Mike!
Cheers Robread more
Jodie Sempf
2017-02-13T03:04:03+0000
Thanks Mike, had a great morning, and really enjoyed myself. Well worth booking in with these people and taking the time to do your licence. Helpful, friendly and patient. Now to work on the Wives Club for boat licences. I shall send word..read more
Linden Bailey
2017-01-13T06:26:48+0000
Cheers mate for today awesome job! Recommend these guys 100% worth it �
Stacy Thompson
2017-01-12T00:50:50+0000
Awesome boat experience, top bloke , chilled surrounds. I'm sending the rest of the family to get qualified. Cheers guysread more
Samantha Clayton
2016-11-13T21:17:33+0000
Could not fault our morning out. Mike was knowledgable, kind and just made it a really enjoyable time. Will be recommending licence to boat to all friends and family.read more
Garon John
2016-11-02T05:12:32+0000
Completed my boat and jetski license today with Mike, was a great session learnt alot and couldn't ask for a nicer bloke.read more
Lisa Taylor
2016-10-31T10:39:41+0000
Had a great day out. Mike was friendly, helpful and very informative. He's a great teacher. He even got us coffee! The boat and jet ski was great to drive too. Highly recommend.read more
Russ Smith
2016-10-30T09:42:52+0000
Awesome afternoon on the water learning for my boat license. Would definitely recommend to everyone I knowread more
Drue Burns
2016-10-27T07:50:37+0000
Completed my boat licence today with mike i have a lot of respect for this bloke. I am hard of hearing and he didn't mind having to speak a bit louder so i could understand him on the water and he didn't get frustrated with repeating himself. I learnt a lot today and highly recommend licence to boat to anyone looking to get a marine licence. Cheersread more
Betty Berrier
2016-10-23T03:17:25+0000
Thanks again Mike. Highly recommend going for your licence with Licence to Boat. Extremely knowledgeable on all facets of boating & the water. Very cheery person to talk to & creates an awesome atmosphere. See you on the water Mike!! �read more
Matthew Dixon
2016-09-03T00:19:19+0000
I had a great time driving around the maroochy river yesterday. The boat we did the licence in was beautiful and the skis were a blast. I learned heaps and the instructor was a top bloke. I would recommend to anyone.read more
Hayley Hansen
2016-09-02T21:21:05+0000
My husband and I did our combination licence. Mike was extremely accommodating working with a tight rnr schedule and allowing us to bring our children. He was extremely patient, knowledgable and friendly. Thanks for making it great day for us ��read more
Sandra Hennessy
2016-08-11T09:18:14+0000
We booked in for combination licences and completed our training with Mike on Wednesday 10 August 2016. Mike is extremely knowledgeable, patient and very professional. Mike's tips and advice were extremely helpful. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking to obtain their licence. Thanks Mike, you're awesome!read more
You must complete the theory element prior to the date of your practical training.
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