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Luisa is (finally) getting her boat license! ⛵️ Passed the test?? 😬
August 30, 2025 · 13 min · 6K views · Germany
What this video covers
A sailor pursues the German Sportbootführerschein (SBF) See and Binnen licenses, as well as the SRC radio certificate, through the online platform Bootschule 1.1:58 The curriculum includes theory modules on meteorology, seamanship, and navigation, supplemented by downloadable PDFs and practice exam questions.3:05 The platform provides a physical welcome kit containing navigation charts, practice lines, a cleat for knot-tying exercises, and radio communication summaries.3:49 Practical training and the final examination are conducted through partner schools, such as Wasser 360 in Rostock.7:07 The practical exam requires demonstrating maneuvers including man-overboard recovery, docking, and departure procedures.8:37 During the docking portion of the exam, the candidate notes the importance of coming to a complete stop to avoid point deductions.11:06 The online coursework allows for self-paced study, while the partner school provides the vessel and instructors for the final assessment.2:51
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