Recreational craft

If you consider buying a recreational craft or if you already have one, it is important that you are aware of a number of things:

Which regulations apply when you buy a recreational craft? Do you need to have a certificate to operate the craft? When are you required to have a radio on board your recreational craft? What do you need to know before you proceed to sea on a water scooter? On these pages, you can find the answers to these and many other questions.​

Buying a second-hand recreational craft

Information about buying a second-hand recreational craft.

Buying a second-hand recreational craft

CE marking

It's important to ensure that the vessel is CE marked. If the mark is missing, you may have difficulty selling the vessel, or you may find that the insurance does not cover damage. Read more CE marking and see the answers to frequently asked questions here. 

CE marking

Register a recreational craft

Register your recreational craft and get ready to set to sea. 

Register a recreational craft

Regulations on construction and equipment

Read about regulations on construction and equipment here. 

Regulations on construction and equipment

Radio in recreational craft

Learn more about radio in recreational crafts. 

Radio in recreational craft

Ship Station License

Here you can apply for or cancel you call sign. 

Ship Station License

Manning recreational craft

Read more about the regulations on safe manning or log in and apply.

Manning recreational craft

Personal watercraft

You must have a jet ski certificate and there must be a valid liability insurance when sailing with a speedboat, jet ski or similar vessels, and you must remember to comply with the rules of the road.

Personal watercraft

FAQ on sailing under the influence of alcohol

See the answers to frequently asked questions about sailing under the influence of alcohol

FAQ on sailing under the influence of alcohol

The Danish Pleasure Craft Safety Board

The board works to improve the safety of all types of sailors and recreational divers.

The Danish Pleasure Craft Safety Board

Traffic separation systems

It can be dangerous if you as a recreational sailor do not know the rules of the traffic separation systems that must ensure safe navigation in waters with many ships.

Traffic separation systems

Hiring out a recreational craft

Information about the hiring and sharing of recreational craft 

Hiring out a recreational craft