Training for Category A is required to operate motorboats on Swiss waters with an engine power of 6 kW or more (4.4 kW on Lake Constance).

Our motorboat school on Lake Zurich supports you in all matters — from the theory exam to successfully passing the practical motorboat test. Our back office also handles the organization of the exam and all formalities with the shipping authority. A learner’s permit is not required.

We place great importance on the individual needs of our students. The learning pace is tailored to your prior knowledge and level of training.

All our motorboat instructors speak English and are very experienced in conducting lessons in English. 

The theory exam can also be taken in English, and we can recommend you an app to prepare yourself which includes the original exam questions in English. You can find it here

For the practical exam, you have to be able to unterstand simple instructions and answer simple questions in English. We will coach you on what to expect. 

Take private motorboat lessons alone or as a team with up to 3 friends or partners aboard our spacious motorboats.

With team lessons, you simply split the lesson price among yourselves — making it a particularly affordable option.

With our online calendar, you can schedule your lessons to fit your lifestyle and learning preferences. Whether you choose an intensive course over a few days or prefer to space your sessions out over several weeks — the decision is entirely yours.

• You will be taught by highly motivated motorboat instructors with extensive teaching experience — true professionals who feel at home on the water.
• Your time is valuable. That’s why you benefit from private lessons tailored to your goals and learning pace.
• We teach using up-to-date, optimized curricula and learning materials aligned with the examiners at the shipping authorities. This ensures efficient learning and makes passing the exam a natural outcome. Our exceptionally high pass rate speaks for our training concept.
• Up to three friends can share lessons aboard our spacious, modern training boats. Simply split the team rate among yourselves — making it a cost-effective option.
• We take care of organizing and registering you for the practical exam and support you with the registration and preparation for the theory exam.
• Lessons are available throughout the week, on weekends, and public holidays across our three training boats — helping you reach your goal quickly and stress-free.
• In winter, our boats are heated, and exams are offered year-round. You can start anytime.
• Use our online calendar to easily and flexibly book, reschedule, or cancel lessons if something comes up.
• We offer special conditions for graduates on boat rentals and advanced licenses (e.g., coastal license, offshore license, sailing license).
• With over 30,000 hours of training experience and 100% positive customer feedback, you can rely on the quality of our instruction.

Additional Costs

• 75 CHF one-time insurance fee
• 35 CHF practical training guide including shipping

Our extensively revised training manual (73 pages) is specifically tailored to our curriculum and the practical exam. All exam maneuvers and questions are described in detail, clearly explained, and visually illustrated.

The chapters include practical tips for boat handling based on the long-standing experience of our instructors, as well as comprehension questions for self-assessment. This allows you to effectively prepare and review your practical lessons at home and get ready for the exam with confidence.