Get Your Skippers

Skippers Training

Knysna Boat Rentals, in partnership with Head to Head Boating, offers a hassle-free way to obtain your recreational or deep sea skipper’s license.

We assist with everything from completing your required 25 practical hours to booking your theory session and exam date.

Complete your hours over consecutive days or at your own pace while enjoying fishing, watersports, and time on the water.

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How It Works

Get Your Skippers

01

Choose Your Boat

Select a boat and your preferred days

02

Skipper

Add a skipper to your booking. 25 Hours driving required.

03

Hop On & Learn

The skipper will guide you while you drive

04

Get Your License

Book and attend your practical and theory exams.

Question & Answers

Frequently asked questions

Question & Answers

You must log and have 25 hours of driving experience signed off, with your time recorded on a Category R or higher boat.

Yes, a standard medical fitness exam is required. This is a simple, basic examination that can be conducted by any general practitioner. The eye test is also included in this exam and does not need to be performed by an optometrist.

The theory and practical exam is a one-day course (8:30 to 14:00) that includes a theory session followed by an exam. Once the theory exam is completed, the practical assessment takes place.