SAGOV is changing the requirements for boat licences, particularly focusing on houseboat safety and operating houseboats. Keep watch here for updates on river boating guidelines.
You must be licenced to skipper any power boat or jetski.
Capt. Bouc Jones: Teacher, River Master, Trainer-aSSESSOR.
VET Trainer assessor for Royal Life Saving Society
- Swimming instructor
- VET trainer providing 1st aid, CPR, Defibrillator, etc
- Provided first aid training in schools and in police training
- Provided water rescue training from a boat
2005 Granted SA Gov approval to deliver boat licence course
Practical assessment course for boat licence approved by SA Gov.
- Practical assessment was accepted for issue of a Certificate of Competency to purchase a boat licence
- Courses continuing. More that 2,000 certificates issued since start.
Volunteer Captain for paddle steamer Marion
2026 Planning Aerie technical high and school ship residence.
Application is currently with SA Gov to fund new River Boat Residential Tech College for Senior High school level students who seek a career in the boating & River tourism industries.