Coastal boat license - 2022 Reform: What are the changes?

29/03/2022

 

Coastal boat license: What does the new 2022 reform say?

Originally scheduled for April 1st, 2022, the reform concerning the Option Coastal and inland waters pleasure boating license should be implemented starting June 1st, 2022.

From this date, the method of taking the motorboat license will undergo some changes, mainly focusing on the theoretical training.

The river license or offshore license is not affected by this new measure.
 

What is an option coastal pleasure boating license or coastal license?

The option coastal pleasure boating license authorizes you to operate a pleasure boat with a propulsion power greater than 4.5 kilowatts (6 horsepower) up to 6 miles from shelter.

With this license, you can also use the VHF within French territorial waters and practice jet skiing or personal watercraft riding.

Sailboats or sailing boats with engines under 6 HP do not require a license.



However, every user should familiarize themselves with navigation rules for safe boat handling.

You can take the coastal license from the age of 16. To obtain it, you must register at a boating school and complete theoretical training followed by practical instruction.

At Villetard, established in Rouen (76) for several years, our advisors are ready to assist you with any requests or additional information and support you through all your procedures.

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If you plan to take your coastal license from June 1st, 2022, please note that the theoretical training will have undergone some modifications.
 

Coastal boat license option: 2022 Reform what changes?

If you are considering purchasing a new boat, a used one or want to rent a boat during your holidays with an engine power exceeding 6 horsepower, you must pass your license.

Admission procedures remain unchanged regarding the required documents:
 

• Register via the form mandated by the Ministry of the Sea
• Provide a medical fitness certificate for the boating license issued by your attending physician

The theoretical test is changing. Even though the official multiple-choice questions (MCQ) remain the same, candidates will have to answer 40 questions instead of the current 30 with 5 allowed errors.

The finance law has modified the fee for obtaining the motorboat pleasure license

• The issuance fees for the driving license, fiscal stamp: €78 (instead of €70)

• The examination fee for obtaining the "coastal" and "inland waters" options is removed

• The examination fee remains set at €38 for the "offshore extension" and "large inland waters extension" options

The practical exam remains unchanged: 1 h 30 in group and 2 h 00 individually to confirm your skills. (except for those who already hold the "inland waters" or "coastal" option).

Candidates will face the same requirements:

• Know how to dock
• Maintain a course
• Master engine start-up
• Rescue a man overboard
• Ensure individual safety, occupants’ and other navigators’ safety
• Recognize navigation marks
• Identify hazards
• Adjust trajectory
• Use distress signals
• Moor the boat
• Choose an anchoring area....

 

Villetard, specialist in boating and approved training center in Rouen (76), welcomes you to its premises to introduce you to navigation. Our trainers and instructors, merchant navy captains, provide theoretical and practical courses under the best conditions.

Thanks to our on-site professionals, you maximize your chances of successfully obtaining your boat license so you can enjoy the pleasures of boating and become a perfect sailor.

Our success rate is close to 100% and we strive to maintain this level despite the reform.
 

Would you like to take your coastal license or offer it to someone close to you before June 1st, 2022?

 

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You can visit us at 8 rue de l'industrie - Ile Lacroix - 76000 Rouen or call us at 02 35 88 00 00