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Boat Schools in Stuttgart

Stuttgart sits on the Neckar and is a starting point for trips to Lake Constance – one of Germany's most popular inland waterways. Boat schools in Stuttgart offer inland licence courses, often with practical training at Lake Constance.

Waterways in Stuttgart

Stuttgart offers access to: Neckar, Max-Eyth-See, Lake Constance within day-trip reach.

SBF Inland
Required for rivers, canals and lakes above 15 HP.
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Boat Schools in Stuttgart

Here are 3 boat schools in Stuttgart that offer boat licence training.

Sportbootschule Kolumbus

Stuttgart / Bad Cannstatt / Besigheim

SBF BinnenSBF SeeSRCUBI

Sportbootschule Atlantik

Stuttgart / Esslingen / Ludwigsburg

SBF BinnenSBF SeeSRCUBI

Sportboot Service Stuttgart

Stuttgart

SBF BinnenSBF See
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Exams in Stuttgart

Exams are offered in Stuttgart and at Lake Constance.

Theory exam
30 multiple-choice questions (SBF Inland: 45 min, SBF Coastal: 60 min incl. navigation).
Practical exam
On-water manoeuvres: docking, turning, stopping and man-overboard. Plus knots.
Exam bodies
Exams are administered by the DMYV (German Motor Yacht Association) or the DSV (German Sailing Association).

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Frequently asked questions about Stuttgart

Do I need a special licence for Lake Constance?

Yes, Lake Constance has its own licence system. Above 6 HP (4.41 kW) you need the Bodensee boating patent. The SBF Inland alone is not sufficient there.

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