Pleasure boat licensing

Licence requirements for businesses hiring out pleasure boats. Rules, application processes and licence types vary by area.

Pleasure boat licence: Carlisle

In Carlisle, pleasure boat licences apply to boats operating at specific locations.

Boats are currently available to hire at:

  • Talkin Tarn (near Brampton)
  • Hammonds Park

Both the boats and the people hiring them out must be licensed.

Type of licence

There are two types of Boatman’s Licence:

  • full licence - for operating and navigating boats on the water
  • restricted licence - for managing boats hired from the pier or shore

Requirements

To operate, you must:

  • have public liability insurance
  • make sure boats are inspected each year by a council-appointed surveyor

Apply for a pleasure boat licence

Complete the relevant application form:

Costs and fees

Visit the Cumberland Council fees and charges webpage.

Contact

For further information, contact us.

Telephone: 0300 373 3730