Recreational craft

Regulation concerning amendments to the Regulations on requirements for minimum age and boatinglicence, etc. for masters of recreational craft

The amendments to the Regulations of 3 March 2009 No. 259 on requirements for minimum age andboating license, etc. for masters of recreational craft is the introducation of high-speed licence requirements formasters of a recreational craft capable of reaching speeds of 50 knots or more.

The high-speed licence may be issued to persons who have turned 18 years and who:
a. meet the requirement to operate a recreational craft for which a boating licence is required;
b. have completed theoretical and practical high-speed training.

For those providing the training for the high-speed licence, the Regulations contain requirements related tosafety management systems, instructor requirements and contruction and safety equipment requirements forthe vessels used for training.