BoatSmart: Your On-Water Confidence Builder

Just completed, or looking to complete the Marine Licencing Course? New to boating, or want to brush up on your boating knowledge of on water rules and reg’s?

Our BoatSmart course offers the perfect opportunity to put theory into practice! This two-hour on-water session is designed for small groups, ensuring each student gets a turn on the wheel. You’ll learn the essentials of safe boating, in alignment with the Victorian Recreational Boating Safety Handbook, including understanding markers, emergency procedures, anchoring, basic manoeuvring/handling, and navigation—all under the guidance of our experienced instructor.

This course is a perfect companion to Gippsland Boat Trainings Marine Licence courses, so whether you’re new to boating or looking to boost your confidence on the water, this course will see you come away with the skills and knowledge to feel safe and in control.

The BoatSmart Course is run on the beautiful Gippsland Lakes of Lakes Entrance with our skilled and professional instructor Ryan, who has over 30 years experience on the water.

Course Pricing:

  • $100 per person (max 5 people per session)
  • Want a private experience? Book the entire boat for $250 per hour!

What You’ll Learn:

– Essential on water rules and regulations – like Speed and distance rules

– Understanding waterway markers and buoyage

– Basic navigation techniques

– basic manoeuvring and handling of a vessel

– Anchoring

-Emergency procedures 

Upcoming BoatSmart Courses

Friday 1 November, 2024

Lakes Entrance
Apex Park Boat Ramp

Please check for availability

Saturday 2 November, 2024

Lakes Entrance
Apex Park Boat Ramp

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Sunday 3 November, 2024

Lakes Entrance
Apex Park Boat Ramp

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Friday 8 November, 2024

Lakes Entrance
Apex Park Boat Ramp

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Sunday 10 November, 2024

Lakes Entrance
Apex Park Boat Ramp

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Friday 15 November, 2024

Lakes Entrance
Apex Park Boat Ramp

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Saturday 16 November, 2024

Lakes Entrance
Apex Park Boat Ramp

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Sunday 17 November, 2024

Lakes Entrance
Apex Park Boat Ramp

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Friday 29 November, 2024

Lakes Entrance
Apex Park Boat Ramp

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Saturday 30 November, 2024

Lakes Entrance
Apex Park Boat Ramp

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Group bookings

If you have a group of 20 or more friends who want to obtain their Marine Licence & or PWC endorsement please give us a call.

All we require is a suitable training venue with power, seating, and toilet facilities, we’ll do the rest. (The venue must be a commercial premise. Private addresses are not allowed by Maritime Safety Victoria. )

If you arrange a group of 10 people or more participants (including yourself) to attend a scheduled course at one of our existing venues, you as the organizer will be free.

Special needs

Gippsland Boat Training caters for persons with special learning needs.

Our trainers are experienced & professional & will guide you through the course in a relaxed environment.

To attend the course participants need a reasonable standard of literacy and numeracy and a good understanding of the English language.

Please get in touch to discuss your learning needs prior to attending a course.

Gift certificates

Gift certificates are available on request.

Our courses cost $150 for both the Victorian marine license (boat) and PWC (jet ski) endorsement.

We cater to all ages 12 years and upward.

Topics covered

The main focus of our Marine Licence Trainers is the safety of our students, instilling the knowledge required to take a boat out on the water and to ensure you return home safely.

Safety Duties, Licensing and Registration, Vessel Preparation, Safety Equipment, Trip Preparation, Safe Operations, Towed Watersports, Personal Watercraft, Operating Rules, Aids to Navigation, Vessel Lights, Day Shapes, and Sound Signals.

Here’s what some of our customers have said…

Mark

Highly recommend Ryan and Amanda they were everything you wanted friendly helpful perfect!

Con

Me and my son did our course today . Ryan did a fantastic job he made sure we all understood how the boat operates and how to be safe on the sea. I highly recommend you do your boat and pwc with Gippsland Boat Training. With Ryan as a trainer you can’t go wrong.