SBF SeeBoating licences
Coastal boating licence (SBF See)
The licence for the sea worldwide, mandatory for motorboats above 15 hp on maritime waterways. The foundation for missions at sea.
Theory + practice · navigation, seamanship, law
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Together with Bootsschule1 we fund the qualifications marine conservation really needs. All courses are heavily discounted or free for supported organisations.
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SBF BinnenBoating licences
Inland boating licence (SBF Binnen)
The licence for rivers and lakes. The basis for river work, lakes and harbour logistics, under motor or sail.
Motor & optional sail · theory + practice
BodenseeBoating licences
Lake Constance licence
Separate licence for Lake Constance, category A for motor and category D for sail. Required for every mission on the lake.
Category A and D · special area
SKSAdvanced certificates
Coastal skipper certificate (SKS)
Officially recommended certificate for yachts in coastal waters up to 12 nm. For longer monitoring and patrol trips.
Passage planning, navigation, practice
SRCRadio certificates
Short Range Certificate (SRC)
Radio certificate for VHF marine radio with DSC. Essential for safety, distress calls and coordination at sea.
Marine radio · GMDSS
UBIRadio certificates
Inland VHF radio certificate (UBI)
Radio certificate for inland waters: traffic circuits, lock communication and nautical information.
Inland radio
FKNProficiency proofs
Distress signal proficiency (FKN)
Certified handling of pyrotechnic distress signals, important for safety on board at night and in fog.
Pyrotechnics · safety & distress signals
SKNProficiency proofs
Extended distress signal proof (SKN)
Extended proof for acquiring and handling larger pyrotechnic distress signals on board.
Pyrotechnics · extended scope
Further qualifications (e.g. SSS, SHS, LRC) are available on request, just tell us what you need.