Head to a cosy restaurant from the lake after work, go wakeboarding before sunset or simply enjoy a leisurely day on the lake with the family: No problem for you as a future motorboat driver! In our motorboats with protected and heated cockpits, we train you quickly and specifically to become a safe boat driver – from spring to autumn and even in winter.
The A licence is the driving licence for motorboats on inland waters. You need it to drive a motorboat or sailing yacht with an engine with more than 6 kW power (Lake Constance 4.4 kW) in Switzerland. The A licence is valid on all lakes in Switzerland and on border waters that may be navigated. The A licence is also valid abroad if you want to operate a motorboat as a tourist - on inland waters and in the protected area of sea coasts. The Swiss A licence is an official document and is issued by the cantonal shipping offices. The minimum age for obtaining an A licence is 18. As with a car driving licence, you must pass a theoretical and practical test.
You take the theory test at your cantonal road and shipping office. The theory test lasts a maximum of 50 minutes. The examination system is based on the multiple response method and is taken on the computer, whereby two correct answers are also possible. The exam contains 60 questions, each with three answers. Once you have passed the theory test, you will receive an examination certificate which authorises you to make an appointment for the practical test.
The practical examination lasts approx. 60 minutes and is conducted by a cantonal expert. The practical exam can only be taken after passing the theory exam.
This inland navigation licence certifies your basic skills as a recognised basis for the offshore licence for motor yachts and is required to obtain it.
With our learning kit in the practical Globesailing folder, you will receive all the documents you need to independently prepare for the theory exam for motorboats (A license) and sailing boats (D license). With the knot set included, you can also practise the knots for the practical exam.
Your Instruktur will pick you up from any location on Lake Zurich with the school boat - whether at your home, place of work or wherever you like!
Lake Zug, in the heart of Central Switzerland and at the foot of the Zugerberg, provides the ideal backdrop for relaxed motorboat training.
The training with the ‘additional difficulty’ of a watercourse makes you a complete and confident motorboat driver.
Are you unsure whether you want to learn to drive a motorboat? Then why not come on board and get your first impressions during a taster course! Throughout the season, we offer you the opportunity to find out for yourself why we are always drawn to the water.
Course location: Zurich-Enge, Wollishofen, Tiefenbrunnen, Zug Landsgemeindeplatz, Zug harbour, Solothurn TCS-Camping
Cost: CHF 50. The amount will be credited to the first motorboat lesson.
The dates are arranged individually. To make an appointment, please call us on 079 432 75 10.
