Sport Boat Licence – Inland

Aim

After completing the course and passing the exam, you will be authorized to safely and independently operate recreational boats up to 20 meters in length (up to 15 meters on the Rhine) and with an engine power exceeding 15 HP (over 5 HP on the Rhine) on inland waterways such as the Rhine, Moselle, Danube, and others.

The course spans a period of 6 days. For the Sport Boat Licence Inland, two in-person instructional sessions are scheduled (two classes and an information evening discussion). The total duration is approximately 4–5 hours. Details and timings can be found below.

Description

• Schedule for the Sport Boat Licence Inland Course
  • Thursday, 06 February 2025:
    17:30 – approx. 19:00
    Information Evening (Questions regarding course schedule, training dates, study workload, etc.).
  • Saturday, 08 February 2025:
    13:00 – approx. 14:30
    First Instructional Session (BinSchStrO, RheinSchPV, visual signals, and knot techniques).
  • Wednesday, 12 February 2025:
    19:00 – approx. 20:30
    Second Instructional Session (Right-of-way rules, discussion of examination maneuvers, and knot techniques).

  The Sport Boat Licence Inland is an official, internationally recognized licence for operating motorized recreational boats on inland waterways. The course combines theoretical instruction and practical navigation training to optimally prepare participants for the exam.

Content

• Course Overview for Sport Boat Licence Inland
  • Information Evening:
    Introduction and Q&A session regarding the course structure, scheduling for practical training, and required study effort.
  • First Instructional Session:
    Introduction to BinSchStrO (Inland Waterways Regulations), RheinSchPV (Rhine Navigation Police Regulations), visual signals, and knot techniques.
  • Second Instructional Session:
    Explanation of right-of-way rules, discussion of examination maneuvers, and knot techniques.
  • Practical Training:
    Hands-on navigation exercises conducted over a weekend, followed by the practical exam.

Further information

• Minimum Age: Participants must be at least 16 years old.
• Exam Fees: Examination fees are not included in the listed prices.
• Practical Training and Exam: Practical training and the practical exam are conducted over a weekend.

Examination dates