What size boat can I drive without a Licence in South Africa?
What size boat can I drive without a Licence in South Africa?
To operate a vessel, smaller or equal to 9 meters with an engine larger than 15hp – jet skis included, on dams, rivers, sea and in harbours in South Africa, a skipper license is required. The penalties for operating without a license are high and inspectors are clamping down on those operating without a license.
How do I get a skippers Licence SA?
The license which allows the holder to operate on dams, rivers, lakes, lagoons and harbours in South Africa.
- Copy of ID document (must be 16 years or older)
- Four passport/id photos.
- Medical certificate.
- Log of a minimum of 50 hours on dams/rivers or sea. To be signed off by a licensed skipper.
- Pass the SAMSA exam.
How much does it cost to get a skippers license in South Africa?
Conversion to Sail and Power
Certificates of Competence | Discounted price for paid up members only | Standard Price |
---|---|---|
Day Skipper | R840 | R1210 |
Local Waters Skipper | R850 | R1225 |
Coastal Skipper | R1760 | R2590 |
Yachtmaster Offshore | R1750 | R2575 |
How long is a skippers Licence valid for South Africa?
The interim/temporary license is valid for 6 months and SAMSA will most of the time issue the permanent license in this period.
What size boat requires a skipper’s license?
Skippers of pleasure vessels being sailing vessels of 9 metres and more in overall length, or power driven vessels of more than 15 HP, require a Small Vessel Certificate of Competence in accordance with the regulations.
Do you need a skipper’s licence for a rubber duck?
You do NOT need a skippers. You DO need the relevant safety gear.
What qualifications do I need to be a skipper?
Pre-requisites: Theory to Yachtmaster level, First Aid and VHF/SRC licence. 30 days seatime, 2 days as skipper, 800 miles, 12 night hours. Reduced to 20 days, 2 as skipper, 400 miles, 12 night hours if you have the Coastal Skipper course completion certificate.
Can you drive a boat without a license in SA?
You must hold a current boat operator’s licence to operate any type of recreational vessel fitted with an engine, regardless of the size of the boat or its engine, or whether the engine is being used at the time.
Can I do my skippers license online?
SKIPPER ONLINE COURSE With the change in lifestyle which Covid 19 brought about, it is the safe and most convenient way to get one’s skipper qualification. The online course covers the SAMSA syllabus for the ‘R’ (Inland waters) and ‘E’ (1 Nautical Mile Sea) entry level licenses.
Do SA boat licenses expire?
Also, a boat license in South Australia never expires!
What qualifications do you need to be a skipper?
Pre-requisites: Theory to Yachtmaster level, First Aid and VHF/SRC licence. 2 years relevant experience including night pilotage, as a guide 30 days seatime, 2 days as skipper, 800 miles, 12 night hours.
How many questions are on the boat license test SA?
There are 20 questions to complete.