Recreational Boating Safety Handbook
The Victorian Recreational Boating Safety Handbook contains guidance and safety information for all recreational boaters; including power boaters, sailors, kayakers, jet skiers and kiteboarders.
The Handbook is a valuable reference if you are applying for a marine licence.
Download
The complete Handbook is available to download below in PDF or accessible Word format.
The current issue was released in 2021, with only minor updates to the 2018 and 2020 versions.
- Victorian Recreational Boating Safety Handbook PDF, 14.4 MB
- Victorian Recreational Boating Safety Handbook DOCX, 10.7 MB
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Postal requests
To request a free hard copy of the Handbook, send your name and full postal address to education@transportsafety.vic.gov.au
Please expect a delay of up to several weeks during times of COVID-19 restrictions impacting office functions.
Accessibility
Please contact us if you have trouble downloading the documents or if you have any specific accessibility requirements.