A recreational skipper's ticket is the Western Australian equivalent of a boat driver's licence; however, it is considered a certificate of competency rather than a licence. It has been required to be held by the skipper of all recreational boats with an engine greater than 4.5 kW (6HP) since April 2008.[1]
Age restrictions
editYou must be at least 14 years old to get an RST.[2]
RST holder under 16 years old are restricted to operating a vessel:
- during daylight hours, and
- at a speed less than 8 knots.
References
edit- ^ "Recreational Skipper's Ticket (RST)". Government of Western Australia Department of Transport. Retrieved 16 April 2007.
- ^ BS. "About Recreational Skipper's Ticket". www.transport.wa.gov.au. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
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