Prepare for the theory exam for the recreational boating license (SBF) in a structured way. SBF Zentrale combines official exam questions for the SBF Inland, SBF Coastal, and Sailing licenses with modern learning aids, targeted training, and realistic exam simulations. Free of charge.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Exam questions and forms taken from official sources
- Free learning, practice, and exam simulation (no ads!)
- AI-powered learning aids such as tips and explanations
- Targeted review of highlighted or incorrectly answered questions
- Synchronization of your learning progress across your devices (optional, Android and iOS)
- High-resolution images
- Usable even without an internet connection
YOUR PERFECT PREPARATION
Select which recreational boating license you already hold and which one you want to obtain. The app will then compile the relevant sections for you: basic questions, inland waterways, coastal waters, sailing, and navigation.
LEARN, PRACTICE, TEST
Learn: Take your time to review the possible exam questions. Tips and explanations will help you find and understand the correct answer.
Practice: Answer questions yourself, focus on specific question groups, and customize the process to your needs.
Simulate the exam: Complete full sets of questions in the format tailored to your exam and within the allotted time. Afterward, you'll receive an evaluation based on the provided marking scheme.
TAKE A VIEW OF YOUR PROGRESS
The app displays your learning, training, and simulation progress by topic and question set. Highlight difficult questions, review them selectively, and see which topics you still need to review or have already answered correctly multiple times.
The complete catalog includes 528 questions, including 15 navigation exercises, each with nine sub-questions.
The app can be used without a user account. Learning progress, settings, highlights, and exam results are saved locally on your device.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This app is a private and independent learning resource. It is not an official app, is not affiliated with any government agency or examination board, does not represent any government agency, and does not offer any official services.
The app does not replace current official publications, expert theoretical and practical training, or information from the responsible examination board.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
The exam questions and answers, their assignment to the question sheets, and the marking schemes presented in the app are based on publications from ELWIS, the information system of the Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration. The official question catalogs, questionnaire distributions, and marking schemes are available here:
https://www.elwis.de/DE/Sportschifffahrt/Sportbootfuehrerscheine/Sportbootfuehrerscheine-node.html
Information regarding prerequisites, application documents, and examination procedures is based on the German Recreational Boating License Ordinance:
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/spfv/
The currently valid official publications and the regulations of the responsible examination board are authoritative.
Your free preparation for SBF Inland, Sea & more.