About Us

Australian Boating College Sydney

We’re a local Aussie business run and owned by Adam Smith, who has been part of the ABC family since 2007.

If you’re looking for a NSW Boat Licence or Boat & PWC/Jetski Licences, ABC Sydney can get them done for you in a quick and professional manner.

Here are some key facts about ABC Sydney:

Successfully delivered training courses for over 50,000 students since 2004

That’s 2,500 students a year!

Boast an incredibly high student pass rate on the day of the course

No additional fees for further attempts!

Industry leading maritime education

Our training presentation and on-water section can’t be beat!

Expert trainers share over 100 years of boating experience

Each are passionate about passing on their skills!

Exceptional service and flexibility to get the best result for every student

We work together to help you out!

Registered Training Organisation (RTO), we deliver nationally recognised training and qualifications

We’re endorsed by the Australian Government!

Transport For NSW-Maritime Approved Training Provider (ATP) for all Boat & PWC Licence Training

TfNSW-Maritime trusts us to do your practical boating experience!

Three modern vessels, checked and inspected quarterly and outfitted with full safety equipment

There are too many students for just one!

5-Star Service and Ratings

How We Work

At the Australian Boating College in Sydney, we are serious about our service!

Whether you’re a first-time boater with no boating skill, or you have concerns about being back in a classroom years after graduation, ABC Sydney will always provide a top-notch experience, tailored for every individual.

We’ve delivered training for amputees, people with learning disabilities, young children, and some very brave eighty-year-olds.

Quality is at the forefront of all our training, and we absolutely want your Licence course to be so good, that you make it our next five-star review!

If you have any questions, get in touch on our Contact page.

Greg Mowbray

05:42 11 Oct 24

Fantastic course and instructor! Couldn’t fault any aspect of the Boat Licence course, from the practical on water session to the detailed theory session. Natalie did a fantastic job. Best training I have experienced!

Allan Young

05:20 29 Sep 24

Can’t recommend highly enough. So informative and helpful passing the exam, but more importantly giving confidence in understanding boating rules and regulations.

Chelsea Anne

08:03 12 Sep 24

Absolutely amazing, simply explains everything and anything you ask! Goes through everything thoroughly and makes sure you understand everything.

Jacky Wong

07:19 12 Sep 24

Very good and friendly

Leo Liu

00:19 08 Sep 24

I am writing to express my sincere appreciation and admiration for the outstanding performance of the coach in today's General Boating Course. In particular, I believe the coach named Steven (if I heard it correctly) did an exceptional job.During the on-board practice, Steven effectively broke the ice and enlivened the atmosphere. He managed to be humorous and engaging while still covering all the training contents. I must admit that these two hours were extremely enjoyable.In the subsequent courses and tests, Steven demonstrated a high degree of professionalism and patience. His expertise and calm demeanor made the learning process smooth and effective.I am truly impressed by Steven's abilities and dedication. His efforts have made this boating course a memorable and valuable experience.Thank you once again for having such an excellent coach on your team.

john Vu

06:08 28 Aug 24

Amazing experience! Our instructor Paul was thorough, patient and he really took the time to make sure everyone learnt what was required every step of the way. One of the nicest blokes you'll ever meet.Awesome Job ABC

faber mazo

05:08 26 Aug 24

Really good place to do your boat training, the teacher was so clear and helpful.100% recommend this place.

Sarah K

08:08 25 Aug 24

Highly recommend going with ABC boating for any boat/PWC training/licenses. Very thorough, professional, patient and our instructor Paul adapted to everyone’s skill level and needs whilst making learning fun, enjoyable and making the learning process easy and simple.

Andrew Fitzgerald

10:02 18 Aug 24

I did the general boat license course with ABC today, John our instructor was fantastic, very patient and continuously offered guidance throughout the day to make sure everybody understood the ins & outs. He offered up more information than you need to just pass the course and in doing so, makes sure you start out with a decent amount of skills & understanding of the water to make your first outings on a boat safe and enjoyable. 10/10, will recommend ABC to anyone looking to get their license. Thanks again John & ABC Sydney!

Salwa Benmaarouf

02:02 11 Aug 24

As a first-time boat driver, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Paul was absolutely amazing, he took the time to explain everything clearly and shared extra valuable insights beyond the standard guidebook. A big thank you to the entire team for making the booking process so smooth and efficient. I highly recommend these guys for anyone looking to get their boat licence!

Matthew Rudland

05:19 08 Aug 24

Fantastic company. Very knowledgeable and first class equipment. If you’re serious about getting your licence. These guys will get you there!

Arlo Thompson

10:44 02 Jul 24

Had a great time in the process of receiving my licence. Instructor was one of the nicest people I’ve met and his teaching was thorough. Highly recommend as anyone can pass the test with ABC’s methods and there was plenty of information not necessarily in the test study guide that is essential for boating.

Matt Disipio

05:31 30 Jun 24

Everything was clearly explained and lots of fun. Ibrahim was a fantastic teacher and was lots of help, would definitely recommend.

Nathaniel Steward

03:02 24 Jun 24

Attended a 1 day general boat licence course with ABC. They are a little expensive compared to other options but Ibraham was a great teacher and gave us lots of helpful ways to remember the maritime rules and signals. Highly recommend.

Bill Gable

06:53 15 Jun 24

The best way to get your boat license. So professional and knowledgeable teachers.

Leigh Lawton

19:50 20 May 24

Great course and fantastic instructor which went through all detail on the water and classroom to help me pass the test at the end of the day.

John Styles

05:34 19 May 24

Fantastic day with Ibrahim on the water and in the classroom, thoroughly knowledgeable and delivered the training in an easy to follow and enjoyable manner.The course was very well structured, flowed and was exceptionally well organised, a credit to Ibrahim and the entire team.I highly recommend them to anyone needing a boat licence or any other training they offer.

Barbara Rearden

05:27 19 May 24

Excellent way to learn what you need to safely enjoy boating in NSW instructor had so much knowledge and communicated to everyone in the class in a way we all understood. Would recommend this to anyone wanting to get a boat licence

Chris Gatto

05:24 04 May 24

Great fun today! Ibrahim was a great instructor!!

Matthew Reid

09:53 15 Apr 24

Absolutely a fantastic company to use for your licensing requirements. All the instructors were helpful, knowledgeable, and really took the time to make sure you learnt what was required. A really easy going team that make you feel comfortable so you can pass. Great work ABC.

Phil Nurse

08:55 14 Apr 24

We completed our theory and practical today with Ibrahim and it was fantastic. Ibraham was very knowledgeable and engaging and his style really helped me in learning all the theory aspects. His instructions on the boat were also very clear and I felt confident and safe throughout. Thank you for a great experience, Ibrahim!

Darren Parker

07:10 08 Jan 24

Highly recommended - excellent way to spend a day on the water and in the classroom learning. Instructors provided quality practical advice all day. Hands on experience and everything you need to know. Great delivery style - endless tips - non-judgemental - professional approach.

Andrei Loginovskiy

01:31 29 Oct 23

Amazing experience!Our coach Ibrahim was a rock star: he delivered one of the most engaging and enjoyable learning I ever had experienced, lots of practical advices, very attentive and just a great person.You learn theory to pass tests, they share heaps of practical knowledge. Just practice alone worth the money spent.I will for sure recommend to anyone and has recommended to my friends already.

Matthew Lienert

04:49 20 Oct 23

Fantastic day when I went to ABC Australian Boating College, it was so much fun we went straight out onto the boat took turns with control of the boat and instructions and explanation was clear and concise. I am enthusiastic to getting my boat with further training and settling in on my own vessel, (extra charge of course! Hehe) You will love every minute of it receiving so much freedom enjoyment with peace and tranquillity on the water.. Adam is really passionate and helpful about anything Boating, he is a wealth of knowledge after obviously many years he has had on the water. My rating for him is AAA5 Stars!Book your boat license in with him today. It really is like ABC very easy to learn from him on the water one off the water.

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Meet the ABC Sydney Team

We’re a small crew aboard the ABC Sydney ship, and have a handful of the highest quality trainers to help you get your Boat or Jet Ski Licence with the minimum of fuss.

Feel free to ask us questions during your training – if it’s boat related, we probably know about it!

Adam Smith

Owner Operator

Over 40 years of boating experience

Participated in Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

Competitively raced Superyachts in Europe

Captain of the ABC Sydney crew

John Naughton

Senior Instructor

Over 42 years of boating experience

Lifelong fisher with 120kg Marlin catch

Enjoys teaching students boating safety

Also teaches commercial boating at TAFE

Steve Ellis

Senior Instructor

Over 32 years of boating experience

Enjoys open water diving and marine life

Delivers tutoring on many vessel types

Australia-wide boating travels

Phil Dunn

Instructor

Over 46 years of boating experience

Previously trained lifeguards on inshore rescue

Loves sharing water safety tips with students

Also enjoys boating for recreation

Justin Robinson

Digital Strategist

Video and photo editing, graphic design

Content creation for the ABC Sydney business

Digital marketing, analysis and strategy

Also answers the phone!

Our RTO

Australian Boating College Sydney Pty.Ltd. ABN: 51 121 862 048 is an authorised Nominated Representative of ABC Licence Training Pty.Ltd. ABN: 43 080 057 923 and RTO Number: 3399 and is approved by NSW Maritime to provide practical boat training and/or knowledge testing for the NSW general boat driving licence and PWC driving licence.