A recreational skipper's ticket is the Western Australian equivalent of a boat driver's licence; however, it is considered a certificate of competency rather than a licence. It has been required to be held by the skipper of all recreational boats with an engine greater than 4.5 kW (6HP) since April 2008.
Age restrictions
You must be at least 14 years old to get an RST.
RST holder under 16 years old are restricted to operating a vessel:
- during daylight hours, and
- at a speed less than 8 knots.
References
- "Recreational Skipper's Ticket (RST)". Government of Western Australia Department of Transport. Retrieved 16 April 2007.
- BS. "About Recreational Skipper's Ticket". www.transport.wa.gov.au. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
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