Course Cost:
Full Licence $135 for DSS Members or $150 for non DSS Members
Provisional Licence $85 for DSS Members or $95 for non DSS Members
The MAST BoatSafe Motor Boat Course is an INTENSIVE one-day session delivered by instructors accredited with Marine and Safety Tasmania.
This course will teach safe boating procedures, combining practical exercises with theory instruction.
Successful candidates will be issued a MAST Recreational Motor Boat Licence. Candidates between 12-17 years will be issued a Provisional Licence. The MAST Motor Boat Provisional licence is a great way to get kids engaged with responsible boating. The syllabus and exam is identical to the full licence course and kids are welcome on any of our scheduled sessions, but we are also happy to arrange special Provisional Licence sessions for school and youth groups.
Previous experience
This course assumes you have read and understand the Tasmanian Safe Boating Handbook, a publication available at the Derwent Sailing Squadron, Marine and Safety Tasmania and Service Tasmania.
Syllabus
This course will cover launching, trip planning, safe loading and buoyancy, use of flares and distress signals, meteorology, rules of the road, special rules, safe navigation, vessel preparation and maintenance, damage control, Man Overboard and recovery, operational areas, safety equipment, marine radios, anchoring, responsibility and restrictions of provisional motorboat licence.
Course Duration
To gain the MAST Motor Boat Licence requires attending a 4.5 hour course which includes a practical session in a motor boat, a theory session and exam.
What to bring
Instructor will provide all learning support material and resources as required. You will need to bring warm clothing, spray jacket, non-marking shoes, cap, sun block, drinks and snack. Lifejackets are provided.