Sport Boat Licence (Inland)

Aim

After completing the course and passing the exam, you are entitled to safely and independently operate pleasure boats up to 20 metres in length (15 metres on the Rhine) and with an engine power of over 15 hp (5 hp on the Rhine) on inland waterways such as the Rhine, Moselle, Danube and others.

The course takes place over a period of 6 days. Two classroom teaching units are planned for the Sportbootführerschein Binnen (two sessions and a meeting on the information evening). The total duration is approximately 4–5 hours. Details and times can be found below.

Description

• Thursday, 30 October 2025, 5:30 p.m. to approx. 7:00 p.m. Information evening (answers to questions regarding the course of events, dates for the driving training, learning effort, etc.).
• Saturday, 1 November 2025 1:00 pm to approx. 2:30 pm 1st day of class (BinSchStrO, RheinSchPV, visual signals, knot theory).
• Wednesday, 5 November 2025 7:00 p.m. to approx. 8:30 p.m. 2nd day of instruction (right-of-way rules, discussion of exam manoeuvres, knot theory)

The Sportbootführerschein Binnen (inland waterways) is an official, internationally recognised licence for operating motorised pleasure boats on inland waterways. The course includes a combination of theoretical instruction and practical driving experience that optimally prepares you for the exam.

Please refer to our cancellation policy in our terms and conditions.

Content

• Information evening: Introduction and answers to questions about the course programme, dates for the navigation training and the necessary study time.
• 1st day of class: Introduction to the BinSchStrO (Inland Waterways Shipping Regulations), RVIR (Rhine Police Regulations), visual signals and knot theory.
• 2nd day of class: Introduction to the rules of way, discussion of the exam manoeuvres and knot theory.
• Boating training: Practical boating exercises over a weekend with a subsequent practical exam.

Further information

• To be eligible for the Sport Boat Licence (inland waters), you must be at least 16 years old.
• The prices quoted do not include the examination fees.
• The practical training and practical examination take place over a weekend.

Examination dates