Operators of recreational vessels on Victorian waters must hold a current recreational boat operator licence.

http://www.transportsafety.vic.gov.au...

http://www.transportsafety.vic.gov.au/maritime-safety/recreational-maritime/licensing-and-registration

Victoria boasts almost 2,000 km of coastline and more than 160 scheduled waterways, so it's no surprise that boating and watersports continue to be popular recreational activities. There are a number of factors you must consider before you enter the water and the information in this section of our website is provided to help keep you, your crew and others safe on the water.

http://www.transportsafety.vic.gov.au...

http://www.transportsafety.vic.gov.au/maritime-safety/recreational-maritime

This website contains water safety information to help you be safe at the beach, at the river, by the pool and while boating and fishing.

http://www.watersafety.vic.gov.au...

http://www.watersafety.vic.gov.au