Boat licences - got me one today :)
Jan 23rd 2005, 7:18 am
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Boat licences - got me one today :)
Well, you're now 'looking' at the proud owner of a boat licence.
I promised someone on here recently I'd let them know how it went, but I can't find the original post anymore
Anyway, it went well, lasted all day and was easy-peasy!! So I'll be going out as a qualified driver on Wednesdsay.... watch out Queensland boaties!! 
I promised someone on here recently I'd let them know how it went, but I can't find the original post anymore
Anyway, it went well, lasted all day and was easy-peasy!! So I'll be going out as a qualified driver on Wednesdsay.... watch out Queensland boaties!!
Last edited by mlbonner; Jan 23rd 2005 at 7:32 am.
Jan 23rd 2005, 7:28 am
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Re: Boat licences - got me one today :)
Hey thats brilliant! Well done! 
Jan 23rd 2005, 8:03 am
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Re: Boat licences - got me one today :)
Originally Posted by Pollyana
Hey thats brilliant! Well done!
Jan 23rd 2005, 8:15 am
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Re: Boat licences - got me one today :)
Great stuff Michelle!
Have fun!
Have fun!
Jan 23rd 2005, 8:39 am
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Originally Posted by tonyk38
Great stuff Michelle!
Have fun!
Have fun!
Good to hear from you Tony, welcome back online
Jan 23rd 2005, 9:13 am
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Re: Boat licences - got me one today :)
Originally Posted by mlbonner
Well, you're now 'looking' at the proud owner of a boat licence.
I promised someone on here recently I'd let them know how it went, but I can't find the original post anymore Anyway, it went well, lasted all day and was easy-peasy!! So I'll be going out as a qualified driver on Wednesdsay.... watch out Queensland boaties!!
I promised someone on here recently I'd let them know how it went, but I can't find the original post anymore
Anyway, it went well, lasted all day and was easy-peasy!! So I'll be going out as a qualified driver on Wednesdsay.... watch out Queensland boaties!! Hi Michelle,
Thats excellent news!!! Well done girl!!!
Can't wait to get there and go out on your boat!
Have fun on Wednesday!!!!!!
Shell
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Jan 23rd 2005, 10:58 am
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Re: Boat licences - got me one today :)
Originally Posted by Pollyana
Completely OT, but I'm sure Michelle won't mind.....
Good to hear from you Tony, welcome back online
Good to hear from you Tony, welcome back online
I've decided to continue posting as I have fallen in love again.......with Australia!
I retreated to the beautiful surroundings of Emerald in the Dandenong foothills to be with nature before returning to the UK. I,m not going to let a small setback like my life falling apart to stop me talking to my friends on this forum.
Sorry Michelle!
Jan 23rd 2005, 12:30 pm
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Re: Boat licences - got me one today :)
Originally Posted by tonyk38
Thankyou Polly.
I've decided to continue posting as I have fallen in love again.......with Australia!
I retreated to the beautiful surroundings of Emerald in the Dandenong foothills to be with nature before returning to the UK. I,m not going to let a small setback like my life falling apart to stop me talking to my friends on this forum.
Sorry Michelle!
I've decided to continue posting as I have fallen in love again.......with Australia!
I retreated to the beautiful surroundings of Emerald in the Dandenong foothills to be with nature before returning to the UK. I,m not going to let a small setback like my life falling apart to stop me talking to my friends on this forum.
Sorry Michelle!
And to get the thread back on track.......maybe Michelle will take you out on the boat if you get up to Qld one day?! Now shes got her lovely new licence
Jan 23rd 2005, 12:34 pm
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Re: Boat licences - got me one today :)
Originally Posted by mlbonner
Well, you're now 'looking' at the proud owner of a boat licence.
Jan 23rd 2005, 1:27 pm
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Re: Boat licences - got me one today :)
Originally Posted by mlbonner
Well, you're now 'looking' at the proud owner of a boat licence.
I promised someone on here recently I'd let them know how it went, but I can't find the original post anymore Anyway, it went well, lasted all day and was easy-peasy!! So I'll be going out as a qualified driver on Wednesdsay.... watch out Queensland boaties!!
I promised someone on here recently I'd let them know how it went, but I can't find the original post anymore
Anyway, it went well, lasted all day and was easy-peasy!! So I'll be going out as a qualified driver on Wednesdsay.... watch out Queensland boaties!! 
Jan 23rd 2005, 2:51 pm
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Re: Boat licences - got me one today :)
Originally Posted by mlbonner
Well, you're now 'looking' at the proud owner of a boat licence.
I promised someone on here recently I'd let them know how it went, but I can't find the original post anymore Anyway, it went well, lasted all day and was easy-peasy!! So I'll be going out as a qualified driver on Wednesdsay.... watch out Queensland boaties!!
I promised someone on here recently I'd let them know how it went, but I can't find the original post anymore
Anyway, it went well, lasted all day and was easy-peasy!! So I'll be going out as a qualified driver on Wednesdsay.... watch out Queensland boaties!! You need a licence?????????????? does any one know if you need one in WA cos I have been driving the boat around without one
Jan 23rd 2005, 2:55 pm
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Re: Boat licences - got me one today :)
Originally Posted by JayDeee
You need a licence?????????????? does any one know if you need one in WA cos I have been driving the boat around without one
Jan 23rd 2005, 3:20 pm
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Re: Boat licences - got me one today :)
Originally Posted by wmoore
Tut, tut, tut.
Jan 23rd 2005, 11:13 pm
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Re: Boat licences - got me one today :)
Originally Posted by JayDeee
You need a licence?????????????? does any one know if you need one in WA cos I have been driving the boat around without one
LOL
Not every state does. You should be able to find out details on the same website as WA drivers licence is.Tony - look me up if you get here, we'll go out on me boat
Wayne, in answer to your question, whenever you want!
Soapy - Its really very easy. Theory test of 50 questions, need 90% to pass (I got 100%, noone got less than 94%). Basically in three sections; Collision Avoidance, Flags & Buoys, Safety & anchoring. Our instructor took us through each section, and then tested us after, so easy to remember the answers. Plus, its multiple choice
Apart from a couple of regulations, most of it is common sense anyway. Then we spent some time on the actual water; I think having been in charge of a boat beforehand helped with my confidence, but again, easy tasks. Control of the boat, reversing to a specific point, pulling up against a jetty without running into it, handling at speed, navigation, picking someone up out of the water.
Then it was back to the classroom to go over map & chart reading. A quick play around with mapping out a trip. A chat about boat maintanence, and Roberts your Dads brother... a Boat Licence was mine
The day cost a one-off fee of $130, then you have to pay another $33.50 to QLD Transport to actually get (which is the wrong word, since its a virtual licence) your Boat Licence. Nothing to worry about, everyone passed!
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Jan 24th 2005, 1:03 am
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Re: Boat licences - got me one today :)
Originally Posted by mlbonner
LOL Not every state does. You should be able to find out details on the same website as WA drivers licence is.
Tony - look me up if you get here, we'll go out on me boat
Not every state does. You should be able to find out details on the same website as WA drivers licence is.Tony - look me up if you get here, we'll go out on me boat
