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The Recreational Skipper’s Ticket (RST) is a nationally-recognised certificate of competency which shows that the holder has the minimum knowledge and practical skills needed to operate a powerboat safely.

If you would like to get a Recreational Skipper’s Ticket (RST), you will need to pass an assessment.

The Recreational Skipper’s Ticket (RST) assessment is designed to test your skills and knowledge of boating safety.

The assessment consists of 2 sections:

  • Theory
  • Practical

You must pass the theory component before you can proceed to the practical.

 

Theoretical Section

The theoretical section of the Recreational Skipper’s Ticket (RST) assessment consists of 40 multiple-choice questions, of which you will need 34 correct answers to pass.

The questions will check your understanding of:

  • Recreational boating rules and regulations.
  • International marine collision rules.
  • Buoys and other navigation aids.
  • Use of navigation lights on boats.
  • Maintenance of a vessel’s structure, motor and equipment.
  • Required safety equipment.
  • Trip planning and responsibilities to passengers.
  • Distress signals and responding to emergencies.

The theoretical section should take about 1 hour to complete.

 

Practical Section

Once you have passed the theoretical section, you can move on to the practical section of the assessment, where you have to undertake a short boating trip.

The aim of the practical assessment is for you to demonstrate skills that can be applied to any trip, such as trip preparation and vessel manoeuvring, plus showing that you can cope with unexpected events. A result of at least 56 out of the 62 criteria (fewer than 6 wrong) to be deemed competent.

During the voyage, you will be required to complete 11 tasks:

  1. Operate a vessel within the rules and regulations.
  2. Check the condition of a vessel’s anchors, lines and equipment.
  3. Conduct a safety briefing for those on board.
  4. Start the motor safely.
  5. Log a voyage plan.
  6. Safely departing a berth.
  7. Conduct a simulated man overboard operation.
  8. Steer a steady course with the aid of a transit.
  9. Perform a controlled stop.
  10. Return to a berth and secure the vessel.
  11. Log off.

Once you have booked your Assessment date, we will provide you with the links to help you get started on studying for your assessment.

Booking is easy, just click on our bookings page and select a date, location and time suitable for you.