Belgium : Practical Exam

Starting from july 2021 a practical exam is required to achive a license for boating (pleasure craft).

Regulations on who needs what license is not explained on this page.


There are 2 levels :

  • boating license pleasure craft (beperkt en algemeen stuurbrevet; brevet de conduite restreint et général)
  • yachtman


You can choose between 'motor' and 'motor and sail.


The exam can be done on

  • your own boat, provided it meets the requirements,
  • a boat from the testcenter which meets the requirements


The content of test is determined by the belgian authorities.


You can find details :