Boating licences

Any person who operates a powered recreational vessel in Victoria must be licensed. This means any boat equipped with an engine that is used or is capable of being used for propulsion.

To obtain your licence, get a copy of the Victorian Recreational Boating Safety Handbook and take a computerised test at any VicRoads registration and licencing office.

Hire boats

If you are hiring a boat, you will not require a boat licence provided you meet the following requirements:
 

• You are over the age of 16
• You are hiring a boat that is not capable of a speed greater than 10 knots (18kph)

All operators of hire and drive personal watercraft (jet skis) are required to hold a boat operator licence with a personal watercraft endorsement.