If you imagine sailing not just as a hobby, but as a profession, a professional small boat operator qualification is what will open the doors for you. You can take paying guests on a motorboat or sailboat, you can be an instructor, skipper, competition organizer, lifeguard or club coach.
The training is continuous throughout the year – theoretical education takes place online, practical dates can be flexibly arranged. The exam material is more in-depth than the recreational boating license, but if you already have an inland waterways license, the required practical time is also significantly reduced.
Exam subjects
- Naval regulations, level IV
- Naval navigation, level IV. level
- Nautical geography, hydrography, meteorology
- Ship theory, ship structure and mechanics
- Law and nautical qualification regulations
- First aid, fire and environmental protection
- Sailing theory
- Practical exam
Examination requirements (briefly)
- Become 18. age
- Valid seafarer’s service book (HSZK)
- Certificate of medical fitness
- Acquired sailing practical time (details upon consultation)
- Level 1 line exam
- At least primary education
| Theoretical training | Practical training |
|---|---|
| March 28 – 29. | April 23 – 24. |
| October 17 – 18. | October 24 – 25. |
* The course will start with a minimum of 3 people. Practical training can be scheduled flexibly based on individual agreement.
| Professional sailing small boat operator training | 200 000 Ft |
|---|---|
| Professional motorboat operator training | 160 000 Ft |
| Professional motorboat and sailing small boat operator training (package) | 360 000 Ft → individual offer |
* The exam fee depends on your previous qualification, maximum 132,000 HUF. The fee for issuing the document is 6,500 HUF/qualification. Upon registration, we will prepare a personalized, transparent price quote and course schedule.
| Theoretical training | Online, via Zoom |
| Practical training | Alsóörs, Ypsilon Yacht Club (8226 Alsóörs, 990/96. hrsz.) |
| Exam | Transport Aptitude and Examination Centre (KAV) |
What happens after application?
1
Contact
We will contact you within 24 hours and recommend a course that best suits your level of knowledge and needs.
2
Booking
You secure your place on the course with a reservation – this is less than half the course fee, and you can pay by bank transfer or SZÉP card. You will then receive everything by email: location, equipment, course material.
3
Course
You show up, we’ll take care of the rest. From now on, the course is all about you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a recreational vehicle license required in advance?
It is not mandatory, but if you have it, you need to prove significantly less practical time.
How long do you have to work before the exam?
The required service time is between 6 and 14 months, depending on the previous qualification.
When is it worth consulting?
As soon as possible, so that the calculation of practical time and the optimal schedule are clear at the beginning of the training.