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.

Helpful Links

Boat registration

Registration

Register
Renew
Transfer
Cancel

Boat licence

Apply
Update
Replace
Fees

Fees

Licence
Registration
Tests

SA Boating Safety Handbook

SA Boating Safety Handbook

All safety rules & information

Practice

Take our practice boat licence test

Safety

How to stay safe on the water