Jacobs Well is one of the best waterways we have in Southeast Queensland (Gold Coast). Local to Calypso Bay, Steiglitz, Horizons Shores, Cabbage Tree, Aussie Boat and Jetski is the long serving. (25yrs), premium Australian boat and jetski licensing service at Jacobs Well
Call us to arrange your start on the best best boating training! We are passionate about your boating and jetski education.
Get your Boat and/or Jetski Licence at Jacobs Well in 3 simple steps
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Book online
Get started now.Book your course and commence the on-line content. Once completed arrive at the Jacobs Well VMR Building to commence your training. We are close to Horizon Shores Marina Steiglitz, Cabbage Tree Point and Calypso BAy
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Attend your practical day
Get out on the water safely. Let our captains show you the safest way to enjoy the waterways.
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Go to TMR with your Certficate
TMR will assist you with getting the licence added to you Customer Ref Number (Licence)
Marine Licence courses
Boat Licence only
Enjoy the water with your Captains ticket, licence. The Boat licence (at Jacobs Well) is a great way to enjoy what the Gold Coast has to offer.
Jetski Licence Only
The Personal Water craft licence, is only available if you hold a boat licence. The Jetski licence course is a fun way to get out and enjoy the Gold Coast Waterways
Both Licences
The combo, boat and jetski licence is as simple as ABC. Just arrive at Jacobs Well boat ramp, in the VMR building, just a minute from Calypso Bay. We will train you on boating safely and PWC safe operations.
Why get your Boat and Jetski Licence at Jacobs Well?
Jacobs well is home to some of the best waterways in southeast for the practical component of getting your Boat and Jetski licence/s. Jacobs well is also halfway between Brisbane and Gold coast to make it a great option for students looking for a great area to train.
Do you want the best experience getting your licence?
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Get your Boat Licence at the VMR Building Jacobs Well
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Aussie Boating - Aussie Boat and Jetski
The highest rated single boat licence operator
Aussie (Australian) boat and jetski licensing can arrange your certified Boat and jetski Licence at Jacobs Well. We operate EVERYDAY! Offering Boat and Jetski (PWC) licences for over 20 years out of Jacobs Well. Our equipment and training course is second to none! Don’t believe us, read our reviews! Be safe, skilled and confident on the water with Aussie. We are a family owned and operated business that have been on the water our whole lives. We tailor our lessons to the experience of the students on the day, and we want you have fun on the water while still being safe. We are approved by Queensland Transport to conduct the necessary training and assessments to help you successfully obtain your boat license in Jacobs Well.We are accredited by QLD Government as a Boatsafe Training Provider, we conduct Boat and PWC training and assessments in the calm waters of Jacobs Well. Our training rooms are in VMR Jacobs Well which have a great view and are air conditioned with a great view of the water at Jacobs Well Boat Ramp. So for the Gold Coast boaties, come see Aussie Boat and jetski LIcensing at Jacobs Well for your Boat Licence. Note – In Queensland, it’s illegal to operate a boat or jetski without obtaining the appropriate licence. Not to worry, though, because here at Aussie Boating, the Gold Coast Marine Licence specialists, we offer regular boat and jetski licence tests to help you travel on the water safely and legally.
Jacobs Well Boat Hire is a friendly, family owned business servicing the Jacobs Well fishing and boating community. We provide boat hire direct from the Jacobs well boat ramp! Our boats are perfect for the local estuaries and can take up to 4 people, the best part is the only licence you need is a driving licence. In our store you will also find everything you need for your fishing and crabbing needs, plenty of snacks for your adventure as well.
Jacobs Well is a very popular and well known spot for anglers and boaties from all walks of life. Located somewhat in the middle of Brisbane and The Gold Coast, you will find amazing estuaries, scenic water views and a friendly fishing village. It’s only a short drive off the pacific highway, 10 minutes through the picturesue canefields.
A short boat ride via Jacobs Well opens up access to the south end of Moreton Bay, the Gold Coast Broadwater as well as Southport, all highly popular tourist locations. The boat ramp at Jacobs Well provides easy access for boaties to access the local islands and channels of the Jumpinpin area, renound for its excellent boating and fishing conditions. Fisherman and boat explorers alike will enjoy countless inlets and open channels while navigating the unobstructed estuaries. These waters are swarming with whiting, bream and flathead, all ready to be caught directly from the jetty or out in one of our boats.
MRQ Jacobs Well operates from Moreton Bay to the Gold Coast Broadwater, the north arm of the Coomera River, and the Logan and Albert rivers – as well as Jumpinpin Bar, and offshore waters east of North and South Stradbroke Islands.
The team have been operating in the area for more than 40 years and were first established in 1979 as Beenleigh Air Sea Rescue, with just a few volunteers who used their own boats and launched from behind the old Beenleigh Rum Distillery.
Today we’re a crucial part of the local boating community and have a permanent base of operations in Jacobs Well near the public boat ramp. We’re manned 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We work closely with other emergency services in the region, including the Qld Water Police on SAR operations, Qld Fire and Rescue, and Qld Ambulance Service.
MRQ Jacobs Well operates in conjunction with local MRQ, VMR and AVCGA units to provide support to the boating community in the south-east corner. If you require support when travelling in the region outside our area, contact QF7 Redland Bay, MRQ Victoria Point, QF 1 Southport, or VMR Southport.
Remember to always follow the marine safety rules and continue to Log On and Log Off via your local unit or VHF radio.
Apply to become a volunteer with MRQ Jacobs Well or find out more about volunteering opportunities.
Jacobs Well Fishing & Social Club – Public Page
https://jacobs-well-fishing-and-social-club-inc.square.site/
Jacobs Well Hotel
1170 Pimpama – Jacobs Well Road, Jacobs Well, 4208
Named for its natural freshwater waterhole, thirsty travellers from across the globe have been visiting Jacobs Well since the mid-1800s. Situated near the mouth of the Pimpama River on the edge of the pristine Moreton Bay, which is peppered with uninhabited islands, Jacobs Well is a haven for fishermen and boating enthusiasts alike. Thirsty travellers in the know eventually chose Jacobs Well as their home and have become multi-generational families who have in turn nurtured a strong, supportive, and friendly local community. Driving through the township, affectionately referred to by locals as ‘The Well’, you’ll see tidy streets, well-kept homes, and a boat in every driveway.
This beautiful location, which provides both enviable water views and scenic country drives through the cane fields, is situated approximately halfway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, only 10 minutes off the Pacific Highway after a short drive through fields of sugarcane. The nearby Calypso Resort offers luxury facilities and a deep-water marina, alongside the knock-out views over the Bay.
As the gateway to southern Moreton Bay, Jacobs Well is just a short boat ride to the Gold Coast Broadwater and the tourist Mecca of Southport. With a world-class boat ramp, the area is an ideal launch site to access islands and channels of the Jumpinpin area, renowned for its ideal fishing and boating conditions.
Maritime Safety Queensland – Fees
Recreational marine licences
| Fee type | Cost as of 1 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Recreational marine driver licence | $123.85 |
| Personal watercraft licence | $123.85 |
Book a Boat & Jetski – PWC Licence Course in Gold Coast QLD, Jacobs Well 4208.
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Course numbers are actually limited to threer (3) maximize your training experience
Obtaining your boat or jetski licence allows you the opportunity to experience a whole new world of adventure. Training with ABJL offers you the chance to obtain your licence in an environment that will help you gain the knowledge and confidence to get out on the water safely.
Our experienced instructors are there to make the experience safe and enjoyable.
By keeping student numbers low you get more personalised service and more time behind the controls to gain confidence. Extra training is available as required, but for most our normal session will be enough.