2026 marks 20 years since the introduction of the Recreational Skipper’s Ticket (RST) in WA.
The requirement for an RST was first announced by the State Government in 2006 as a compulsory marine qualification to ensure that individuals in charge of recreational vessels in WA have a minimum standard of skill and knowledge to operate safely.
When launched 20 years ago, the RST was recognised as the most significant marine safety measure implemented in WA. Today it continues to be an essential requirement to go boating and is a key educational tool in reducing the number of boating incidents and fatalities in WA.
