Law, licences, documents
When a boat licence is required, which categories and age limits apply, and how the exam, vessel licence, registration mark, insurance and boat rental are regulated.
- 54 questions in this topic
- Topic 1 of 16 in the course: Swiss boat licence – theory for motorboat & sailing boat (A, D)
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From the key facts
- A boat licence is required for more than 6 kW propulsion power or more than 15 m² sail area according to annex 12 (BSV art. 78 para. 1).
- Minimum age: cat. D 14, cat. A 18, cat. C and E 20 years; operating a motorboat even without a licence only from 14 (BSV art. 78 para. 2, art. 82).
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Legal references for this topic
The questions in this topic are based on these provisions:
- BSV art. 2, 8, 16, 17, 40l, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 84, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 91a, 92, 96, 97, 101, 102, 105, 149, 153, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159; annex 1a, annex 12, annex 19
- BSG art. 45