Available Courses

  • Recreational Marine Driver Licence (Boat )
  • Personal Watercraft (Jet Ski Licence)
  • Combined Boat and PWC Licence
  • There is no fee to commence the online training

Tin Can Bay

Trainer Details

Peter King

Phone: 0418 743 727

Email: peterk@boatlicensing.com.au

  • Tin Can Bay
  • Rainbow Beach
  • Gympie

Location Details

82 Gympie Rd Tin Can Bay QLD 4580

Allstate Boat Licensing is situated at 82 Gympie Rd, Tin Can Bay. We have a purpose built fully air conditioned training room, with full bathroom facilities. Parking is available right out the front.

Our training vessel is easy to drive. It is a 4.5m Polycraft forward control with a 60hp Suzuki outboard engine It is extremely buoyant and seaworthy, and provides a comfortable, quiet and soft ride in the beautiful waters of Tin Can Inlet and The Great Sandy Straits.

The jet ski provided for the PWC practical assessment is a stable, dry and comfortable 2024 SeaDoo GTi 130 with a braking system. Whether you are an experienced rider or first timer it gives you the peace of mind that you have full control at all times.

No previous experience is required, although highly recommended. Come and enjoy the relaxed and informative environment of Allstate Boat Licensing and Training in Tin Can Bay.

Location Course Dates

Next Available Course Date

Saturday 1st February - Boat & Jet Ski practicals for online students 0700hrs (1 place available)

Other course dates

February 2025 :

Fri 7th - Boat & Jet Ski practicals for online students 1100hrs (3 places available)

Sat 8th - Boat & Jet Ski practicals for online students 0700hrs (2 places available)

 

Fri 14th - Boat & Jet Ski practicals for online students 0700hrs (3 places available)

Thurs 20th - Boat & Jet Ski practicals for online students 0700hrs (3 places available)

Mon 24th - Boat & Jet Ski practicals for online students 0700hrs (2 places available)

  • More dates available on request

Course Fees: all inclusive payable on the day of the practicals (no hidden costs)

Boat only $350

Jet Ski only $350

Boat & Jet Ski combined $680

Groups larger than 3 can be accommodated for, please ring or text Peter on 0418743727 to enquire and book.
All practicals include a thorough and comprehensive practical driving lesson prior you your practical assessment. This enables you to practice the skills needed to be assessed as competent. You will have no doubt what the expectations are, and more lessons are available if you feel you are not ready.
No prior experience is required, although highly recommended.

Do the online course now at NO COST, only pay on the day of the practical.

Tin Can Bay Inlet and The Great Sandy Straits is the preferred boating area for Gympie and District residents, due to it's close proximity, huge untouched area, quiet waterways, and of course plentiful fishing and crabbing.

Why not discover Fraser Island by water. If you do the morning practical, there is a high likelihood you will come face to face with the famous Tin Can dolphins.
You will also navigate amongst port & starboard lateral marks, cardinal marks, lead markers and special marks during your practical. This interaction with navigation marks is vital in becoming comfortable and confident on the water.

The Tin Can Bay boat ramp is easy to use, with 4 wide lanes, and a functional pontoon in the middle to tie up to while parking your trailer (great for beginners). Parking is plentiful and close, there are no line-ups, and no crowds.

Your trainer Peter has 40 years of local experience as a Master Class 4 skipper on vehicle ferries, charter boats, trawlers, line fishing and spanner crabbing vessels. He will share these experiences with you, and patiently walk you through the course.

Location Course Fees

Pricing for Online Training:-

Boat Licence - $350
Jet Ski Licence - $350
Boat and Jet Ski Licence on same day - $680

For Online Training click on the prompt on the home page. Remember there is no fee to complete the online course, you pay on the day of the practical.
Practical assessments for online training can be completed on any day with prior appointment.

What to bring

Hat, sunscreen, photo ID, courtesy and common sense 🙂

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Boat Licence (RMDL) requirements

  • It is a requirement of Maritime Safety Queensland that a person be 16 years of age or older to be issued with a Recreational Marine Drivers Licence. A person may attend the training once they are 15 years and 6 months of age.
  • You must demonstrate you are competent to navigate and manage a recreational boat.
  • You must complete a Medical Disclosure Statement.
  • You must provide suitable identification.
  • It does not matter where you live, you can attend the training in any of the Allstate Locations
  • On successful completion of the course you will be issued with a Statement of Competency which must be validated at any Queensland Transport & Main Roads Customer Service Centre that issues marine licences. The Queensland Transport Licence fee is payable when your licence is issued.

Jetski (PWC) Licence requirements

  • You must hold a current and valid marine licence before being able to obtain a personal watercraft licence.
  • The PWC Licence training can be held on a different day to the boat licence training depending on local conditions.