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Your boat & boat licence

This page provides helpful links to everything you need to know to register your boat and how to practice and apply to get your boat licence.

Read about the basics of boat ownership here, including things to consider before buying a boat, taking out boat insurance and getting a boat trailer.

Boat licence test practice questions

Have a go at these sample questions after you have studied the SA Boating Safety Handbook (PDF, 10.7MB).

Which lifejacket do you need?

Answer questions about your vessel, your age, the location and the conditions to  know which lifejacket you need.

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Registration

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Boat licence

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SA Boating Safety Handbook

SA Boating Safety Handbook

  • All safety rules & information
Practice

Practice

  • Take our practice boat licence test
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