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UPDATED FOR 2026 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DIT REGULATIONS

Pass Your SA Boat Licence in 2 to 3 Hours.

Skip the boring all-day Saturday classroom sessions. Master every question asked at Service SA on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop for just $199.

Get Licenced Online — $199
Finish in 2–3 Hours Save Over $200 vs In-Person Complete Exam Readiness

COURSE DURATION

2–3 Hours Flat

TOTAL TUITION

$199 One-Off

DIRECT COMPARISON

Why Pay $400+ to Sit in a Hall All Saturday?

See why South Australian boaters choose to prepare online in an afternoon instead of paying bloated classroom fees.

TRADITIONAL IN-PERSON COURSES

The Typical Classroom Seminar

$400+ Average cost ($395 – $450)
  • ✕ Locked Full-Day Commitment: Stuck from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM on a Saturday in a stuffy hall.
  • ✕ Overpriced Markup: You pay over $400 simply to have someone read handbook slides out loud.
  • ✕ Inflexible Scheduling: Wait weeks for an available weekend class that suits your roster.
  • ✕ Rushed Part A Preparation: Critical compulsory rules are crammed into a quick 20-minute review.
  • ✕ Zero Retakes Included: If you struggle on test day, you pay extra fees to repeat the session.
  • ✕ Generic Boating Slides: Frequently skips local details like Murray ferry cables and lock protocols.
THE OBVIOUS CHOICE
OUR ONLINE MASTERCLASS

Self-Paced Digital Preparation

$199 Flat one-off tuition • Save $200+
  • ✓ Fast 2 to 3 Hour Duration: Clear, concise learning designed to get you test-ready in a single afternoon or evening.
  • ✓ Study 100% on Your Terms: Log on anytime from your phone, tablet, or laptop from home.
  • ✓ Part A Zero-Error Drills: Dedicated practice until you master compulsory safety questions with total confidence.
  • ✓ South Australian Waterway Focus: Tailored specifically for River Murray locks, cable ferries, Port Adelaide, and gulfs.
  • ✓ Unlimited Practice Exams: Realistic Service SA mock drills as many times as you like before sitting the test.
  • ✓ Lifetime Refresher Access: Keep your login forever to review towing rules, safety equipment, and legal updates.
Choose Online & Save Over $200
LOCAL SA SKIPPER

A quick word from the skipper.

Built right here in South Australia for everyday boaties who just want to get out on the water.

G'day. I've spent over thirty-five years on South Australian waters—from chasing King George whiting out off Yorke Peninsula to towing the kids on biscuits up past Mannum on the Murray.

A couple of years back, a mate of mine wanted to get his licence. He got roped into paying four hundred and twenty bucks just to sit in a drafty church hall for eight hours on a cracking Saturday, listening to a bloke read powerpoint slides off a projector screen. It felt like madness.

You don't need to lose an entire weekend or burn four hundred dollars to learn the rules of the water. That's why we put this together: straightforward, clear training that covers the exact questions Service SA will throw at you, tailored for our local waters. Two to three hours on your couch, and you're sorted.

Mick Henderson Lifelong SA Boatie & Course Lead
STREAMLINED SYLLABUS

8 Concise Modules. Complete in 2–3 Hours.

No long-winded lectures or fluff. Exactly what is tested under the SA Harbors & Navigation Regulations 2023.

MOD 01 20 mins

Licensing & Registration

Age boundaries (16+ vs 12–15 Special Permit), HIN plate positioning, registration display sizing, and the 14-day statutory transfer rule.

SA Regulations
MOD 02 20 mins

Maintenance & Trailering

Pre-season fuel, battery, and engine maintenance. Proper trailer checks, bung verification, and safe public boat ramp launch etiquette.

Vessel Readiness
MOD 03 25 mins

Stability & Speed Buffers

Australian Builders Plate passenger calculations, weight trim, 4-knot zone buffer limits, and strict 0.05 BAC law enforcement.

On-Water Safety
MOD 04 • COMPULSORY 25 mins

Lifejackets & Safety Gear

Protected, semi-protected, and unprotected waters. AS 4758 level compliance and mandatory lifejacket wear rules.

Compulsory Part A Topic
MOD 05 25 mins

Navigation Rules (COLREGS)

International give-way rules, port-to-port passing, stand-on obligations, narrow channel protocols, and jetty berthing vectors.

Rules of the Road
MOD 06 20 mins

Marks, Beacons & Lights

IALA System 'A' lateral marks, clockface cardinal buoys, arcs of visibility for navigation lights, and sound horn blasts.

Navigation Aids
MOD 07 • COMPULSORY 20 mins

Emergencies, SAR & VHF

MAYDAY vs PAN PAN distress radio protocols, 406 MHz EPIRB activation, pyrotechnic flare deployment, and hypothermia first aid.

Compulsory Part A Topic
MOD 08 20 mins

River Murray & SA Waters

River Murray lock signaling, bridge clearances, ferry wire buffers, PWC Code of Practice regulations, and marine mammal safe distances.

Regional Waterways
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Get Licenced for Just $199

Save over $200 compared to full-day classes. Complete the 2–3 hour preparation on your phone or computer, take the practice exams, and sit your test at Service SA.

$ 199 AUD flat fee
✓ Complete 8-Module Syllabus ✓ Unlimited Exam Simulations ✓ Concise 2–3 Hour Study ✓ First-Time Test Readiness
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VERIFIED LOCAL SKIPPER LOGS

Recent Feedback from South Australian Skippers

★★★★★
✓ Verified Skipper

"Knocked it out over two evenings after work. Didn't fancy losing a whole Saturday sitting in a classroom in town. Went into Service SA on Friday morning and sailed through Part A without breaking a sweat."

Darren M. 5.2m Quintrex Coast Runner
Wallaroo, SA
★★★★★
✓ Verified Skipper

"We bought a ski boat for the river and needed our licences sorted before the long weekend. The sections on River Murray lock protocols and ferry cables were spot-on. Saved us over $400 between the two of us."

Brad & Chloe S. Malibu Wakesetter
Murray Bridge, SA
★★★★★
✓ Verified Skipper

"I'm 58 and haven't sat a test since trade school. Everything was written in plain English without all the confusing jargon. Did the practice questions three times until I had it down cold. Brilliant course."

Trevor K. 6.1m Haines Hunter
Port Lincoln, SA
★★★★★
✓ Verified Skipper

"Most in-person courses treat jet skis like an afterthought. This had a full breakdown of the PWC rules, 4-knot coastal zones, and distance off swimmers. Walked into Service SA and was done in 15 minutes."

Sam W. Sea-Doo Spark (PWC)
Glenelg, SA
★★★★★
✓ Verified Skipper

"Best $199 I've spent on the boat. Straight to the point, no fluff. Did it on my iPad out in the shed with a cuppa. Highly recommend to anyone in SA wanting to skip the all-day lectures."

Craig B. 4.2m Stacer Tinnie
Goolwa, SA
★★★★★
✓ Verified Skipper

"The give-way rules and night lights were what I was worried about. The diagrams in this made it dead simple to remember. Passed my theory test on the first attempt at Service SA without a hitch."

Mitch L. Bar Crusher 615C
Port Adelaide, SA
★★★★★
✓ Verified Skipper

"Knocked it out over two evenings after work. Didn't fancy losing a whole Saturday sitting in a classroom in town. Went into Service SA on Friday morning and sailed through Part A without breaking a sweat."

Darren M. 5.2m Quintrex Coast Runner
Wallaroo, SA
★★★★★
✓ Verified Skipper

"We bought a ski boat for the river and needed our licences sorted before the long weekend. The sections on River Murray lock protocols and ferry cables were spot-on. Saved us over $400 between the two of us."

Brad & Chloe S. Malibu Wakesetter
Murray Bridge, SA
★★★★★
✓ Verified Skipper

"I'm 58 and haven't sat a test since trade school. Everything was written in plain English without all the confusing jargon. Did the practice questions three times until I had it down cold. Brilliant course."

Trevor K. 6.1m Haines Hunter
Port Lincoln, SA
★★★★★
✓ Verified Skipper

"Most in-person courses treat jet skis like an afterthought. This had a full breakdown of the PWC rules, 4-knot coastal zones, and distance off swimmers. Walked into Service SA and was done in 15 minutes."

Sam W. Sea-Doo Spark (PWC)
Glenelg, SA
★★★★★
✓ Verified Skipper

"Best $199 I've spent on the boat. Straight to the point, no fluff. Did it on my iPad out in the shed with a cuppa. Highly recommend to anyone in SA wanting to skip the all-day lectures."

Craig B. 4.2m Stacer Tinnie
Goolwa, SA
★★★★★
✓ Verified Skipper

"The give-way rules and night lights were what I was worried about. The diagrams in this made it dead simple to remember. Passed my theory test on the first attempt at Service SA without a hitch."

Mitch L. Bar Crusher 615C
Port Adelaide, SA