Boat License in Versailles

A community of 84,095 inhabitants in Île-de-France (department 78), Versailles sees its share of Boat License candidates every season. Coastal training, delivered at boat schools approved by the Maritime Affairs administration, prepares for skippering a motorboat over 6 hp in coastal navigation.

For the Boat License in Versailles, approved boat schools in department 78 schedule classroom theory sessions and practical outings at sea. The exam breaks down into two tests: a multiple-choice exam on maritime regulations, then a practical evaluation on a training boat supervised by an approved instructor.

In Versailles, the Boat License is prepared for a budget of 500 to 800 euros covering theoretical and practical training. Residents of department 78 with a professional project linked to boating can request employer funding, with no guarantee of acceptance.

After the Boat License in Versailles, the holder receives a laminated card issued by the Maritime Affairs administration. This card must be kept on board during any coastal navigation in department 78 and along the entire French coast, under penalty of a fine in case of a check.

Before starting your Boat License in Versailles, keep the ONISR data for 78 in mind: pass rate 56.1% (departmental data), average practical exam wait 63 days (national average). These benchmarks frame the training plan and the timing for slot requests, against the 58.0% national average.

The Boat License in Versailles includes a theoretical module (maritime rules, navigation signals, safety) and practical navigation sessions. Practical sessions are organised on the waterways closest to Versailles, in collaboration with approved nautical centres. The licence is registered with the Maritime Affairs Prefecture and remains valid for life.