Welcome to
Licence to Boat Sunshine Coast
Boat and Jet Ski Licensing
Licence to Boat is a local, owner-operated boat licence school based near Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast. We offer BoatSafe and Maritime Safety Queensland approved Recreational Marine Drivers Licence (RMDL) and Personal Watercraft (PWC/Jet Ski) licence courses on the beautiful Maroochy River.
With a maximum of just 4 students per course, you’re never just a number — you get real, personalised attention from an experienced, hands-on instructor every time.
Private courses for groups of 2 to 4 are also available on request, perfect for families or friends.
We’re conveniently located at Ingenia Rivershore Resort, with access to a private jetty for practising berthing in a safe, controlled environment.
Our friendly, step-by-step approach makes completing your boat or jet ski licence straightforward and enjoyable — whether you’re a first-timer or brushing up on your skills.
Our goal is simple: to get you and your family safely out on the water, and keep you there for years to come.
We offer exciting courses
Boat Licence
(RMDL)
Jet Ski Licence
(PWC)
Combined Boat and
Jet Ski Licence
Our simple step-by-step system helps you through the requirements needed for your licence.
Step 1.
Our easy-to-use online theory course provides all the information required to complete your BoatSafe assessments.
Step 2.
Attend a training and assessment day. Hands-on, personalised training is provided by the owner to prepare you for your assessments.
Step 3.
Successfully complete your BoatSafe multiple choice theory assessment. You are allowed 2 attempts to achieve 100% at this.
Step 4.
Practical assessment time! Take a deep breath and put all you have learnt together.
*If unsuccessful on your first assessment attempt we will provide 30 minutes of additional one-on-one training and another assessment for free at a later date.
Testimonials
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Well my experience..... hmmmm EPIC!!!!!! My instructor MIKE, was professional, informative and respectful. I can tell mike, has a huge passion for making sure his learners understand the importance of water safety while operating a boat or pwc in everyway. Mike did this in a serious manner but still created an epic atmosphere and vibe where you felt comfortable enough to ask any question to insure you understood all there was to know about your selected course and also have a laugh as well. My experience was TOP SHELF!!!! TOTALLY EPIC!! Yeww????♀️?????♀️??MIKE YOU ARE A LEGEND!!! CHEERS DUDE!!
Lizzy Maynes
19/08/2018Mike is a super knowledgeable and an even friendlier bloke. A natural born teacher who helps you absorb a lot of important boat skills and maritime knowledge in a short, single course. I highly recommend going for your boat license with him.
Born 2Thrive
19/06/2022I'm joining the SLSC program and needed an RMCL and PWC license. Mike was a phenomenal teacher going over both the theory and practical sides of training. Very articulate and easy to understand.
Steven Priebe
19/08/2018 -
I recently got my boat licence at Licence to Boat Maroochydore and was very impressed with course, Mike is very good at his job.
Damien Abbey
19/08/2020Had a cracking day with Mike, a highly knowledgeable bloke with a heap of patience and plenty of humour. Did both my boat license and PWC in the one day. Good venue, gear, boats etc and most of all really clear explanations and directions. Thanks Mike
KHA Project Management
19/08/2021Great course. The hassle free online enrolment and instant access to self paced theory is awesome for busy people. Heaps of flexibility also for practical learning and assessment. Learnt so much and Mike makes the learning fun and very relevant. Highly recommended.
Stephen Gates
19/08/2019 -
Just sat my boat and pwc licencing course with Mike from Licence to Boat. Really helpful instructor; works at everyone's pace, makes the 3-4 hours enjoyable. Awesome prices and friendly online training platform too. Definitely recommend.
Ryan Fyfe
19/08/2019I have cust completed the combined boat and pwc licence with Mike from licence to boat and would highly recommend to all wanting to take the next step to get out onto the water. Mike is a thorough, very knowledgeable teacher who has excellent interpersonal skills and made the whole process enjoyable. Excellent setting to boot!! 10 out of 10 Mike !
Jen Langmead
19/08/2019Done my JetSki and boat licence ?? Great business
COURTZ
19/08/2018
Course location
Licence to Boat runs RMDL boat licence and PWC Jetski licence courses from Ingenia Rivershore Resort on the Maroochy River. Including Driftwood Restaurant and Bar for a celebratory meal or drink on successful completion of your course! Located only minutes from Maroochydore and within easy travelling distance from many Sunshine Coast suburbs, including Mooloolaba, Noosa, Caloundra, Buderim and more.
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A lot of people don’t realise the lifejacket rules in Queensland have changed recently.
If you’re operating a boat under 4.8m, you now need to wear a lifejacket when:
✔ You’re alone
✔ You’re accompanied only by children under 12
✔ You’re operating at night
It’s all about keeping everyone a bit safer on the water.
When you do your course with Licence to Boat, we go through the latest rules and show you the practical stuff that actually matters when you’re out boating.
⚓ Relaxed, friendly training
👥 Small groups
👨👩👧 Private sessions available
📍 Sunshine Coast
Full details on the rules are available at
msq.qld.gov.au
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At Licence to Boat, we keep classes small so you get real hands-on experience — not just theory.
Relaxed. Professional. Practical.
Ready to get your boat licence on the Sunshine Coast?
👉 Book your spot today
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🌊 Another happy new licence holder on the water!
At Licence to Boat Sunshine Coast, we keep things relaxed, friendly and professional — with small classes so you get real, practical experience (not just a certificate).
✔️ Small group training
✔️ Private classes available
✔️ Tuesday–Thursday courses
✔️ Supportive, hands-on learning
Ready to get your boat licence?
📍 Sunshine Coast
🌐 www.licencetoboat.com.au
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