Become a Captain

  • The Category A boating license is your ticket to glide over the water with a motorboat and discover the lake in all its dimensions and freedom.
  • We teach you all the skills needed to safely operate a motorboat with a propulsion power of more than 6 kilowatts on inland waters and to successfully pass the required examination.
  • Using the link below, you can download all the important information about the school, learning content, learning process as well as key exam details.


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Scott BraunschweiG

Your boating instructor

Scott has a great passion for boats. Having once lived on a houseboat, organized surf trips on a boat in the Maldives, or simply spent a lot of time on Lake Zurich practicing wakeboarding and wakesurfing with sailing boats or sports boats, he is excited to teach you motorboating and everything that comes with it.

Scott works as an independent boating instructor with us. Payments, invoices, and receipts are settled directly with him.

Yamarin 63 DC

The Boat

We train on a brand-new Yamarin 63 DC with a 150 HP outboard motor. This day cruiser stands out with its modern design, functional open space, and top-notch handling characteristics.

  • The boat features an electronic shift system (Drive-by-Wire) (Drive-by-Wire) for smooth and easy gear changes.
  • All instruments, sea charts, and functions are combined in a single, clear, and user-friendly Smartdisplay touchscreen.
  • To ensure comfortable training in any weather, we have installed a powerful heating system on the boat.

In 4 Steps to Captain

01

Registration for the Theory Exam

You can register for an exam date at the Road Traffic Office.

02

Taking the Theory Exam

Pass the exam with a maximum of 3 errors in 60 multiple-choice questions.

03

20-40 Boating Lessons

Your learner's permit is valid for 24 months. During this time, we recommend taking 20-40 boating lessons.

04

Practical Exam

Your driving instructor will register you for the exam once you are ready. With successful completion, you'll finally become a captain.


Book Your First Boating Lesson

The Location

Our boating school vessel is stationed right on the waterfront next to the Bootsvermietung Enge at Mythenquai 25 in Zurich. Nearby, you’ll find the Hafen Enge Beiz and the Hafendamm Enge parking lot. You can reach us by public transport via the Rentenanstalt tram stop or Enge train station.