Recreational Boat Licence – SBF Binnen (Inland Licence)

Sportboot-führerschein Binnen (SBF Binnen)

Foundations of navigation, manoeuvres, and safety for inland waterways — taught in a structured, practical, and exam‑oriented manner.

Training for the SBF Binnen

The SBF Binnen is the official licence required to operate recreational vessels on inland waterways. The training covers all exam‑relevant content — clearly structured, technically precise, and practical. The licence applies to motorboats and, optionally, to sailing vessels.

Exam Content

The course includes all topics required for the theoretical and practical examination:

  • Navigation: basic orientation on inland waterways
  • Seamanship: docking, undocking, manoeuvres, safety
  • Inland regulations: Inland Waterways Ordinance (BinSchStrO)
  • Signs, buoys, fairway rules
  • Engine basics: essential knowledge for safe operation
  • Practical manoeuvres: maintaining course, turning, docking and undocking

Course Structure

The training is clearly organised and prepares you specifically for the exam:

  • Theory lessons in a calm, professional learning environment
  • Practical training on the water covering all exam manoeuvres
  • Individual guidance and targeted exam preparation
  • Optional: combination with SBF See or advanced modules

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 16 years (motor)
  • Minimum age: 14 years (sailing)
  • Medical certificate (vision test & general fitness)
  • No prior knowledge required

Why training with Captain Langer?

Training is calm, structured, and technically sound. I teach not only exam content, but real nautical understanding — the kind that matters on inland waterways.

Structured Instruction

Clear procedures, understandable content, exam‑oriented.

Practical Focus

Knowledge that can be applied on board immediately.

Experience from Recreational & Commercial Shipping

Technically sound training with real‑world relevance.

Calm Learning Environment

Focused, professional, and individual.

Contact for SBF Binnen Training

If you have questions about the training or would like to book a course, I look forward to hearing from you.