Monday – Sunday
8am – 7pm

Training Center : Maylands Sport and recreation club

50 Clarkson Rd, Maylands WA 6051

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0429 146 201

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Skippers Ticket Perth – Get Your RST in One Day

Get your Western Australian Recreational Skipper’s Ticket with Sea Safe Boat School at
Maylands on the Swan River.

Our experienced instructors combine theory revision, practical boat training and assessment in one structured course. You will learn in a supportive environment with comfortable classroom facilities, practical guidance and transparent all-inclusive pricing.

The Recreational Skipper’s Ticket is the qualification required to operate a recreational vessel powered by a motor greater than 6 hp in Western Australia. It is sometimes informally called a boat licence, but it is a competency held by the skipper not the vessel’s registration.

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Course Timeline at Sea Safe Boat School

  • 8:00 am to 9:15 am: Registration & workbook review
  • 9:15 am: 40-question workbook test
  • 10:00 am: Instructor-led practical demonstrations
  • 11:00 am: Student practical practice
  • 12:30 pm: Student practical test
  • Approximate finish time: Around 1 pm

Please note: All times may vary depending on the number of students.

What Our Skippers Ticket Students Say
13 reviews • 0 photos
 39 mins ago
Got my skipper ticket with flying results! Shona is a great teacher, making sure you walk away with confidence and safety. I will definitely recommend her guidance!
Thank you for your time and investment.
Thank you for your time Shona
14/05/26

Thanks Mike your instruction and pre course tuition was brilliant.

Me and Bo would have struggled but you 2 hour theory session bought everthing into perspective .

Many thanks for the practical training as well

Regards

Todd & Bo Sims

Thanks Mike your instruction and pre course tuition was brilliant
14/05/26
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 2 hours ago
Amazing instructors, take you through everything you need to know before the test and demonstrate well before allowing practices!
Would definitely recommend
Thank you Mike Watson
Hi Kiana
It was so good to see you blossom in the short time of boat driving you excelled.
So pleased you had a good course.thank you for the great review
Regards Mike Watson
Would definitely recommend
22/03/26
7 reviews • 5 photos
 14 hours ago
Shona was a great instructor very patient and made the whole experience wonderfull. Me and my partner were very happy with the experience.
Highly recommend thanks again!!!
Hi Jayden
Thank you for the wonderfull review, shona is a valuable part of our team and it is really good to get such good comments.
Enjoy your boating and again many thanks.
Regards
Mike
Shona was a great instructor very patient and made the whole experience wonderfull
18/03/26

Jessica Phillips

7 reviews • 2 photos

starstarstarstarstar 3 days ago

Sea Safe Boat School was very informative, helpful and professional. Shona was amazing!! Thank you and an early happy birthday Shona 🙂

 

5 star from SSBS
02/03/26

Thank you for your patience Shona. When English is not your first language the course is quite diiicult, but you made it work

Thanks Again xx

Had a great time with Shona
02/03/26
Thank you to Shona for her instruction both on the water and before in the theory.
Her calm guidance helped with any nerves and resulted in two successful passes.
Highly recomend Sea Safe Boat School *****
Her calm guidance helped with any nerves
19/02/26
Local Guide • 26 reviews • 28 photos
 10 hours ago
Mike instantly puts class attendees at ease and is a very seasoned instructor. Not only do you feel confident in the instruction and delivery of the course, Mike gives you the confidence to focus, really understand and learn the standards required to pass, all with a good joke in between! Thank you so much my two boys felt a great sense of achievement when they passed. Cheers Rachel ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Mike instantly puts class attendees at ease and is a very seasoned instructor.
06/02/26

Many thanks Mike for a great day and we got our ticket (thanks to you)

Everthing was so smooth from class to boatwork Highly recomended

Matthew & Shellie

 

Great tuition & class setup
25/01/26
Ryan Patterson
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Had an awesome experience. Greg was our assessor and was super knowledgeable and and a pleasure to deal with. 5 star service and 5 star jokes
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Many thanks Ryan
Greg is a legend and we are very lucky to have him.
Enjoy your boating & stay safe
Awesome instruction
25/01/26

Why Choose Sea Safe for Your Skippers Ticket?

Getting your ticket should be more than simply passing a test. Our goal is to help you leave with the practical skills, safety knowledge and confidence needed to operate a recreational boat responsibly.

  • One-day Skippers Ticket training and assessment in Perth
  • Experienced Master-5 certified instructors
  • Training at Maylands on the Swan River
  • Instructor demonstrations and practical practice before assessment
  • Air-conditioned classroom, toilets, free parking and refreshments
  • Transparent course pricing with no hidden extras
  • Workbook and preparation resources supplied after booking
  • Patient support for new boaters and different learning needs

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Workbook can be downloaded here.

A FREE practical assessment DVD & practice questions are emailed to you once a booking is made.

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What Is Included in Your One-Day RST Course?

Your course combines the knowledge and practical components required for the Recreational Skipper’s Ticket assessment.

  • Course registration and document check
  • Guided review of the RST workbook and key theory topics
  • Theory assessment
  • Instructor-led practical boat demonstrations
  • Time to practise the required manoeuvres
  • Practical assessment on the water
  • Application support after successful completion

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How the Skippers Ticket Course Works

Before the course, you will receive the RST workbook and preparation information. On the day, your instructor will review the key knowledge areas, complete the theory assessment, demonstrate the required practical skills and give you time to practise before your practical assessment.

Course times can vary depending on the number of students and individual training needs. The current scheduled program generally runs from the morning until early afternoon.

Book now to secure your skippers ticket in Perth, WA today

Learn at Maylands on the Swan River

Sea Safe Boat School operates from Maylands, close to the Perth CBD and directly connected to the Swan River. The location provides a practical setting for learning boat handling while giving students access to classroom facilities, parking, toilets and protection from Perth weather conditions.

Our Maylands location is suitable for students travelling from across Perth, including the eastern suburbs, northern suburbs, southern suburbs and central Perth.

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Skippers Ticket WA | Sea Safe Boat School

Prepare Before Your Course

Good preparation makes the assessment day easier and gives you more time to focus on practical skills. After booking, review the official RST workbook and use our preparation resources before attending.

  • Download the RST Workbook
  • Take the Skippers Ticket Practice Quiz
  • Review boating terminology
  • Check the proof-of-identity requirements in your booking information

Why Book Skippers Ticket Course with Sea Safe Boat School?

Experience Top-tier Facilities at our Premises!

Our classrooms in Perth are comfortable and air-conditioned. You'll find ample free parking and accessible restrooms. And guess what? Tea & coffee are on us! We use clear visual aids to make your learning process smooth and easy.

Located at the tranquil Maylands Marina, our training environment is shielded from distractions like larger vessels. What's more, you'll be training on our own custom-built boat, a model praised for its user-friendly controls - perfect for beginners!

Master-5 Trainer with Over 35 Years Sea-Going Experience!
You’ll get to meet our chief instructor, an experienced sailor and dedicated teacher. They provide face-to-face tuition and detailed demonstrations before you dive into the theory and practical aspects of our skipper training assessment in WA. This interactive style allows you to ask questions as you go, making the learning process in our skipper licence courses truly engaging.
Your Preparation, Our Promise!

Before your boating course begins, we equip you with study materials like DVDs, a skipper's ticket workbook, and practice questions. You can review these at your leisure, at home. Plus, our friendly instructor team is always just a phone call or an email away for any queries you might have before the course kicks off.

Our commitment to your understanding and success might be why we boast one of the highest initial pass rates in Perth, WA. Remember, at Sea Safe Boat School, you're more than just a student number — you matter to us!

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Skippers Ticket Perth FAQs

The official qualification is the Recreational Skipper’s Ticket, commonly shortened to RST. Some people search for a “boat licence”, but boat registration is a separate requirement attached to the vessel.

A person operating a recreational vessel with a motor greater than 6 hp must hold an RST, subject to the applicable WA age and operating rules.

Sea Safe offers a structured one-day course combining theory review, practical training and assessment. Completion depends on meeting the assessment and identification requirements.

Training is conducted at Maylands on the Swan River, with classroom and practical boating facilities.

No. The course is suitable for beginners, although students should study the RST workbook before attending.

Sea Safe promotes transparent pricing with no hidden extras. Confirm the exact inclusions and current government recording fee on the course booking page.

No. The RST demonstrates the skipper’s competency to operate a recreational vessel. Boat registration records the vessel with the relevant authority.

Ready to Get Your Skippers Ticket in Perth?

Book your Sea Safe Boat School course online and start preparing for your Recreational Skipper’s Ticket at Maylands on the Swan River.