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  • Based in Redland Bay · Your local BoatSafe provider

Your Boat & Jet Ski Licence, right here in Redland Bay

This is home water. We train at the Moores Road ramp on Weinam Creek, on the calm, protected water of southern Moreton Bay, so you learn to read the tides, channels and go-slow zones on the exact water you will actually boat on. A familiar local ramp, a modern easy-to-drive boat, and an instructor who takes it at your pace.

At the ramp

trained in Redland Bay, not a pool

1 day

boat and jet ski, done together

Max 4

students per course

5.0

rating from Redland Bay locals
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Where You Will Boat
Getting licensed on your home water

Redland Bay is boating country

Few places in South East Queensland put you closer to the water. Redland Bay sits at the doorstep of southern Moreton Bay, with the islands, the passages and some of the best crabbing and fishing in the state a short run from the ramp.

That is exactly why it is the right place to learn. When you train with Boat Pilot you are not practising on a flat, lifeless dam and then being thrown into real conditions later. You learn on genuine, protected tidal water at Weinam Creek, reading the current, the channel markers and the other traffic you will share the bay with every weekend.

Boat Pilot is a BoatSafe-accredited provider based in Redland Bay, owned and run by Brendon. You deal with the person who trains you, from the first phone call to the day you pass. Small groups, no rushing, and a free re-sit if you need it.

Whether you have just moved to the Redlands, bought your first tinny, or finally decided this is the summer the family gets licensed, this page covers where you will train, where you can boat once you hold your licence, and exactly what it costs.

Redland Bay at a glance
  • Where we train
  • Weinam Creek ramp
  • Water type
  • Protected, tidal
  • Opens onto
  • Southern Moreton Bay
  • The islands
  • Russell, Macleay, Lamb, Karragarra
  • Licence issued at
  • TMR Cleveland / Capalaba
  • Minimum age to hold
  • 16 years
  • Course before your 16th
  • from 15 yrs 6 mths
  • Postcode
  • 4165

Where Toowoomba boats

The water on your doorstep, and how to use it

A local guide to the water around Redland Bay, so you know what is out there and what to watch for. Rules and zones change, so always check current signage, tides and the marine park maps before you launch.

Weinam Creek & the ramp

  • Moores Road, Redland Bay
  • Where you train
The heart of boating in Redland Bay. A council-maintained ramp with good parking, the Southern Moreton Bay Islands ferry terminal and the marina alongside. Sheltered, easy to launch, and the calm water just off the ramp is ideal for learning and for your assessment.
Ramp location on the map →

Southern Moreton Bay

  • The calm, protected water
  • Great all-round boating
Protected by the bay islands and North Stradbroke, this is some of the calmest, most forgiving water in South East Queensland. Crabbing, flathead and whiting, a cruise with the family, or a learner building confidence, it all happens here. Keep an eye on the tide, the flats dry out fast.
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The Bay Islands

  • Russell, Macleay, Lamb, Karragarra
  • Short run, big reward
The Southern Moreton Bay Islands sit minutes across the Canaipa Passage. A favourite for a day trip, a pub lunch or dropping the pots, and an easy first destination once your licence is sorted.
Boating to the Bay Islands →

Moreton Bay Marine Park

  • All around you
  • Know the zones
The whole bay is a marine park. That means go-slow areas that protect turtles and dugong, and green (no-take) zones where you cannot fish. Getting these wrong is an easy and expensive mistake, so we point out the ones closest to you during your session.
Marine park zoning →

Coochiemudlo & Victoria Point

  • Just to the north
  • Easy day trips
A short cruise north brings you to Coochiemudlo Island off Victoria Point, with its beaches and calm anchorages. Perfect for a first solo trip once your licence is sorted. Victoria Point itself has another ramp if you are launching from that end of the Redlands.
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Jumpinpin & the open bay

  • South, for the experienced
  • Build up to it
Down south, the Jumpinpin bar between the Stradbroke islands opens to offshore water. It is some of the best fishing around, but the bar and the swell demand real skill and local knowledge. Get your licence and your hours up on the calm water first, then work towards it.
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Where We Train

Right at the Weinam Creek ramp

Your practical day runs from the Moores Road boat ramp on Weinam Creek, the ramp most Redland Bay locals already know. It is council-maintained, well-signed and easy to reach off Boundary Road, with straightforward trailer parking and the calm water of the creek and bay right there for training and assessment.

Because it is sheltered, conditions are consistent and forgiving, which is exactly what you want when you are learning to berth, anchor and run the mandatory manoeuvres. No long tow, no rough crossing, no surprises on assessment day.

We send you everything before the day

Precise directions to the ramp, where to park, what to bring and how to prepare. You will know exactly where to be and what to expect.
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Why Redland Bay locals choose us

A local provider that does it properly

You have options for getting licensed around the Redlands. Here is what sets Boat Pilot apart.

Genuinely local

Based in Redland Bay and training on Weinam Creek. We know this water, these tides and these ramps because we are out here every week, same as you.

Owner-operator, every session

Brendon runs every course himself. You will not be handed to a casual subcontractor or chase an answering service. Call and you speak to the person training you.

Fully BoatSafe compliant

Accredited under the BoatSafe scheme and recognised by Maritime Safety Queensland. Correct class sizes, every mandatory manoeuvre, no corners cut. Your licence is sound.

Blue Card holder

Cleared to work with children, so teenagers and younger students are in safe, checked hands. A lot of our bookings are families getting licensed together.

Small groups, real helm time

Capped at four students per session, and we take single bookings. You get proper time at the wheel, not a few rushed minutes at the back of a crowd.

Free re-sit guarantee

If you do not pass first time, your first re-sit is on us, subject to availability. No second invoice. Most students pass on the day anyway.
Your Options

Choose your course

Most locals book the combined course. It covers both licences in one session and costs less than booking them separately. Every price is for your training and assessment, with the free re-sit guarantee included.
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Boat Licence (RMDL)

$300

training + assessment
  • Training and assessment at the Weinam Creek ramp
  • Boat, fuel and safety gear all provided
  • Solo bookings welcome, no group needed
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Boat + Jet Ski - Same Day

$475

both licences, one day
  • RMDL boat licence and PWC jet ski endorsement together
  • One day off, two qualifications sorted
  • Save $90 versus booking them separately
  • Runs approximately 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
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Jet Ski Licence (PWC)

$265

training + assessment
  • For those who already hold a current RMDL
  • PWC endorsement training and assessment
  • Quick to add once your boat licence is sorted
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What it costs

Clear pricing, nothing hidden

Your training and assessment is paid to us. The only other cost is the government licence fee you pay to Transport and Main Roads when you collect your licence. No surprise extras.
The government fee is set by TMR and can change, so treat it as separate. Ask about the weekday discount if your schedule is flexible.
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Course pricing

Boat licence (RMDL)

$300

Jet ski licence (PWC)

$265

Combined, both together

$475

The combined course is $475, which saves you $90 versus booking the boat ($300) and jet ski ($265) separately. A government licence fee is paid to Transport and Main Roads when you collect your licence. Ask about the 10% weekday discount.

Free first re-sit

If you do not pass first time, your re-sit is included, subject to availability. No second invoice.
How it works

Three steps to your licence

Book your session

Pick a date that suits, on a weekend or a quieter weekday. We send you directions to the Weinam Creek ramp, where to park, what to bring and how to prepare, so you know exactly what to expect.

Your day on the water at Weinam Creek

We do your training and assessment on the calm, protected water at the ramp. We take as long as needed to build your confidence, with no rushing through the manoeuvres.

Collect your licence at TMR

When you pass you receive a Statement of Competency. Take it to the Transport and Main Roads centre at Cleveland or Capalaba, pay the government fee, and your licence is issued. You have six months to complete this step.

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What our students say

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“When you hear back from your 16 and 18 year old teenagers that they had fun learning today that can only be a good thing. The central Redland Bay location meant getting there was a breeze too.”

Craig Hiley

Redland Bay

“Completed both my boat licence and jet ski licence on the same day and couldn’t be happier. The trainer made the boating rules and safety requirements easy to understand, and the hands-on training was excellent. I’d recommend Boat Pilot in Redland Bay to anyone needing a boat or jet ski licence.”

Family Davis

Redland Bay

“Did our JetSki and Boat licenses with Brendon. Was such a great experience, I was nervous going into it but he was very chill and helpful. Great day, couldn’t recommend Boat Pilot enough!”

Ross Aitken

Redland Bay

Toowoomba boat licence FAQs

Frequently asked

Straight answers to the things Darling Downs boaties want to know before they book. Still stuck? Give us a call, we would rather answer a question than have you turn up unsure.
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Where exactly do you train in Redland Bay?

We train at the Moores Road boat ramp on Weinam Creek, right in Redland Bay. It is a council-maintained ramp with good parking and easy access, and it opens straight onto the calm, protected water of southern Moreton Bay. We send precise directions and a preparation guide when you book.

Can I boat out to the Bay Islands once I am licensed?

Yes. Once you hold your RMDL you can run across to Russell, Macleay, Lamb and Karragarra islands, out through the Canaipa Passage and around southern Moreton Bay. We teach you to read the tides, channels and go-slow zones you will use on exactly this water. For more, see our guide to boating the Bay Islands.

How much does a boat licence cost in Redland Bay?

A boat licence is $300 for your training and assessment, and the combined boat and jet ski course is $475 for both together, which saves you $90 versus booking them separately. A separate government fee is paid to Transport and Main Roads when you collect your licence. See our full cost breakdown.

Do I need to know the Moreton Bay Marine Park zones?

Yes, and we cover it. Southern Moreton Bay has go-slow areas that protect turtles and dugong, and green (no-take) zones where you cannot fish. Knowing where they are keeps you safe, legal and off a fine. We point out the ones closest to Redland Bay during your session.

How far is the ramp from Victoria Point, Cleveland or Thornlands?

The Weinam Creek ramp is about 10 minutes from Victoria Point and Thornlands, and around 15 to 20 minutes from Cleveland, Capalaba and Mount Cotton. Most Redlands locals are at the ramp inside 20 minutes. We also run dedicated pages for Victoria Point, Cleveland, Thornlands, Capalaba and Logan.

Can I get both my boat and jet ski licence in one day?

Yes. The combined course covers both the RMDL boat licence and the PWC jet ski endorsement in a single session, typically 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. It is the most popular choice for Redland Bay locals because it sorts both licences in one day and costs less than booking each course separately.

What is the minimum age for a boat or jet ski licence in Queensland?

You must be 16 to hold either the RMDL or the PWC endorsement. You can sit the course from 15 years and 6 months, so you are ready to apply the day you turn 16. More in our age requirements guide.

What happens if I do not pass on the day?

Your first re-sit with Boat Pilot is free, subject to availability. We will be clear about what to practise and rebook you as soon as we can. Most students pass on the day, but the guarantee is there if you need it.
Also serving nearby

Across the Redlands and southern bay

We train everyone at Weinam Creek, so wherever you are in the Redlands you are only a short drive away.
  • Victoria Point
  • Thornlands
  • Cleveland
  • Capalaba
  • Logan
  • Mount Cotton
  • Sheldon
  • Alexandra Hills
  • Ormiston
  • Wellington Point
  • The Bay Islands
Keep reading

Helpful local guides

Boating to the Southern Moreton Bay Islands →

What you need to know to run to Russell, Macleay, Lamb and Karragarra.

What a boat licence really costs in QLD →

Every fee explained, from training to the government charge.

The Redlands summer boating checklist →

Get the boat, the gear and the family ready for the season.

Boat licence age requirements in Queensland →

When teens can start, and how it works for the family.

Ready to get licensed near Redland Bay?

Book online in a few minutes, or call Brendon directly. We will send you everything you need to prepare for your day on the water.
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Call Brendon 0407 754 614