Boat Education

Boating Western Australia Inc. 10 Years of service to the Western Australian Boating Public

Mission Statement
BoatingWA is a non profit association, established for the promotion and development of safe, economic and enjoyable recreational boating through Western Australia.

BoatingWA
PO Box 1080
Claremont 6910
Western Australia

FAX and Voice
08 93353296

e-mail; secretary@boatingwa.com.au

Office
1 Capo D'Orlando Drive
Fremantle, Western Australia, 6160

Please note that the "Small Craft Safety Course" includes the BoatSmart Certificate. This is because the "Small Craft Safety Course" builds on the skills and knowledge introduced by the BoatSmart course.
It is recommended that you complete the "Small Craft Safety Course" as it offers more supervised time on the water and increased opportunity for you to develop your own knowledge and ability.

BoatSmart Certificate

BoatSmart is a one day training course for recreational boat drivers in Western Australia.

BoatSmart was introduced by the Marine Division of the DPI and reflects the State's philosophy of emphasising education rather than regulation.

The BoatSmart Certificate is endorsed by the State Boating Council, nationally recognised and is equivalent to a recreational boat driver's license in those states that require a license

	Launch and retrieval
	Voyage preparation
	Coming along side & maneuvering
	Safety regulations & equipment
	Emergency procedures

Small Craft Safety Course

The Small Craft Safety course is the introductory course for boating enthusiasts. It is an educational program that will take participants through the various elements of boating safety.
Course Content

The course contains a 20 hr theory component and an 8 hr practical section.

	Skippers responsibilities
	Safety equipment
	Marine Radio
	Vessel construction and stability
	Fire prevention
	Meteorology
	Pilotage and buoyage
	Collision regulations
	Practical boat handling and manoeuvring

Age Limits to be in charge of a motor boat

Regulation 49a(2) of the Navigable Waters Regulations states that;

"A person who is under the age of 17 years but not under the age of 14 years, who holds a current and valid Certificate of Proficiency in the Operation of Pleasure Vessels, issued under regulation 27A of the W.A. Marine (Certificates of Competency and Safety Manning) Regulations 1983, may drive or operate a motor boat."

This course will allow persons between the age of 14 and 17 to operate a power driven vessel of more than 4.5 kwp on their own. It does not however allow that person to operate a vessel engaged in skiing if unsupervised by an adult.

Apply for a Boating Safety Course

For More Information Contact:
Transport Maritime on (08) 9216 8999