Downloads
The following downloads include a range of documents useful for recreational boating and PWC riding in QLD.
BoatSafe workbook
The new 5th edition of the boatsafe workbook has been released. Gold Coast Boat and Jet Ski uses this workbook as a guide during both boat and pwc courses. Hard copies are supplied on the day of your course or can be downloaded as a pre study guide.
Study Guide
If you would prefer to refer directly to current rules and regulation in the QLD, the following guide will provide a range of important information to both the new skipper or as a refresher to those allready on the water.
Recent Boating Changes
Read on for recent changes that have been introduced on the 1st September 2016.
PWC Rule Updates
In 2012 Maritime Safety Queensland introduced new safety regulations for Personal Water Crafts. Changes include the need to carry flares and a v-sheet when operating in partially smooth and open waters. Other changes can be read in this fact sheet.
Beacon to Beacon Southern Gold Coast
Maritime Safety Queensland has released digital versions of the popular Beacon to Beacon Guide. These charts cover the Southern Gold Coast from The Seaway south to Currumbin Creek.
Beacon to Beacon Northern Gold Coast
Maritime Safety Queensland has released digital versions of the popular Beacon to Beacon Guide. These charts cover the Northern Gold Coast from The Seaway north to Jacobs Well.
Beacon to Beacon Southern Moreton Bay
Maritime Safety Queensland has released digital versions of the popular Beacon to Beacon Guide. These charts cover Southern Moreton Bay from Jumpin Pin north to Manly Harbour.
QLD recreational boating and fishing guide
Regulations for both fishing and boating in QLD. If your unaware of current regs and plan to use your vessel to fish, this guide will be of great use.
Tow in surfing Code of Conduct
Planning to ride your PWC to tow-in? A Code of Conduct for Tow-In Surfing exists and if you are riding on a Gold Coast beach, local laws state a vessel must not be used within 400m of the low water mark on most beaches other that Burleigh and Currumbin. The Code of Code can be read here.
Combined boat and jet ski
You can complete your boat and jet ski licences in the one course. Click below to visit our boat and jet ski licence course page.
Course Dates
Our main training room is located at office #50 in Gold Coast City Marina. Full airconditioned facilities with an easy walk onto the marina and departure to the Coomra River. Courses run every week, check out our course dates.
Courses run every week
Our courses are the most thorough courses in the industry. Courses run every week, email, call or text to make a booking.