Why we are Different and Better

SERVICES

Navigation Chartwork is included in our base course, not an extra you pay extra for and need to schedule...

ADD-ONS

You receive a copy of the Marine Queensland endorsed book "Safe Boating in Queensland" worth $15 to read...

INFORMATIVE

We won't send you to sleep by showing endless projected slides in the theory session...

About Us

Colin, Toni and our instructor team thank our previous graduates who made us the most popular boat licence provider in Australia based on Facebook rankings.

Every Saturday & Sunday at Redland Bay, Wednesday at Victoria Pt.

Extras You get on our course include: Where am I without GPS, How do I find my way home, How much fuel will I need, Good fishing spots, Great smartphone apps for boating, Manoeuvring alongside in strong wind and current plus many more!

Client Testimonials

Sally Trigg

09 march 2015

"Thanks guys for a great day & helping me get my boat & jet ski license. The friendly & welcoming atmosphere was appreciated, being a female I was a afraid of feeling a little intimidated but I had no need to worry at all. A great one day course ran at the speed of the candidates ability. Brilliant!"
Shane Turvey

05 january 2015

Had a great day. Thanks for the patience and for the instruction and explanation. It was well worth the money
Christine Carden Turvey‎

11 march 2015

One happy hubby today after he got his boat and JetSki license today. He commented on what a great instructor Col was. Good work Col and thanks. Chris Turvey
Madonna Boon‎‎

24 february 2015

Hi Bayside Boat Licensing aka Colin Hinder, you do an amazing job teaching, making it understandable, interesting and fun. Glad I did both my boat and jetski through you guys! Keep up the fantastic work.

We are a team of instructors with a combined total of over 50 years of commercial vessel experience and over 100 years of general boating experience. We come from different backgrounds;

Commercial Fishermen
Ferry and barge skippers
d/Commander Coast Guard
Boat deliverers
Pilot
Charter boat skipper
Training Manager of world's largest company

All of us are Queensland Transport Boatsafe endorsed instructors and our qualifications include Ships Masters Class 4 & 5, Marine Engine Driver 3 and Coxswain. Importantly when not training we enjoy leisure time on small boats. Some of our accomplishments: