Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage
We offer NSW General Boat Driving Licence (GBL) and Personal Watercraft (PWC) Licence theory training courses with examinations in our training centre at Lemon Tree Passage on the Tilligerry Peninsula in the Port Stephens - Great Lakes Marine Park.
Details
The GBL course runs for 5 hours, usually on the third Saturday of the month at 8:30 AM, we also offer 5:00 PM Wednesday evening courses in the busy months. The cost is $165 payable in cash or credit card. Cost for those aged over 12 and under 16 is $145, note - attendees must be at least 12 years old.
The PWC course runs for 2 hours, usually on the third Saturday of the month after the GBL course at 1:30 PM, this allows you to sit both courses and exams on the same day. The cost is $50 payable in cash or credit card.
Check the calendar for details Calendar
For details on the requirements please refer to the information at Service NSW
It is recommended that all applicants read the NSW Government Boating Handbook and take the online boating knowledge quiz before attending
In addition to this course before receiving a licence applicants will need to complete a Boat driving licence practical logbook available from Service NSW. This requires at least 3 trips to be logged along with hands on exercises. Marine Rescue NSW cannot provide on-water practical testing.
For more information from Marine Rescue NSW please refer to the documentation here MRNSW Information
How to book
Select a course on the calendar and enter your details Calendar
Maps
Purchasing or downloading a free map from Service NSW of the area you will be boating in is recommended Maps
Please bring
Photo ID: NSW Drivers Licence or Passport (Under 16yrs full Australian Birth Certificate or Passport)
How to contact us
02 4982 4981 [email protected]
How to find us
Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage,
154 Whitbread Drive,
Lemon Tree Passage, NSW 2319
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Marine Rescue NSW ACN 138078092, ABN 98138078092, RTO # 70223 is approved by NSW Maritime to provide theory training and knowledge testing for the NSW General Boat Driving Licence and PWC driving licence.