Recreational boating licence: New rules for the old licence

In a press release, the German Sailing Association (DSV) with: "According to the latest information from the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI), the new Recreational Craft Driving Licence Ordinance will come into force on 1 May 2017 at the latest. It replaces the previous inland and sea recreational boating licence regulations. In addition, instead of the two licences SBF Binnen and See, there will only be one in future
Recreational craft licence. On this licence, the respective areas of validity - inland waterways
and/or shipping lanes - noted.

From 1 May, things will become a lot easier for driving licence applicants. In future, for example, they will have
the option of taking the theory and practical examinations at different locations. So you can
they complete the practical part while on holiday and the theoretical part when they return home.
provide. They can also take the test for the new recreational craft licence with the
The examination can also be taken abroad. Examination applications may be submitted up to one week before the examination date; previously, this was only possible up to two weeks in advance. The medical certificate required for the examination is also becoming simpler."

In the latest issue of YACHT, issue 4/2017, which goes on sale next Wednesday and can already be ordered here Dr Germar Brockmeyer, head of the DSV's driving licence department, provides information about the new regulations in a major interview.