2026 Seamanship Course
About
Our small boat handling course provides you with the practical skills and confidence to skipper a small vessel. Course is eight Thursday evenings and one day practical on the water with our vessel. Date of the relevant weekend for practical will be provided at the first workshop.Satisfactory completion of this course meets the requirements for the issue of a South Australian recreational power boat license from Service SA (fee applicable).
Different requirements apply for 12-15 year olds who can obtain a special operators permit. This includes a practial test which must be completed with a Marine Safety Officer. Refer Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure for details.
Location
West Beach Sea Rescue Flotilla
7 Barcoo St, West Beach SA 5024