# SeaSchool > SeaSchool is an Israeli boating school established in 1985, with approximately 40 years of experience training boat and personal watercraft operators. SeaSchool offers online theory courses and in-water practical training for Israeli maritime licenses ("Rishyon Meshit") at 9 locations nationwide, leading students through the full licensing process with the Israeli Shipping and Ports Authority (RASPAN). SeaSchool provides courses for: Meshit 11 (personal watercraft / jet ski license), Meshit 12 (powerboat license, power class A), Meshit 13 (powerboat license, power class B), combined Meshit 11+12 courses, and ISSA international skipper licensing as a fast track to Meshit 13. All courses include online theory study, full administrative support (medical form, exam scheduling, fee payment), and in-water practical instruction with full contractor guarantee at select branches. Primary language: Hebrew. Audience: Israeli residents and citizens seeking a legally required boating license to operate a jet ski or motorboat in Israel. ## Core pages - [Homepage](https://www.seaschool.co.il/): Overview of SeaSchool's courses, branches, and licensing process. - [Extended FAQ - 219 Q&A](https://www.seaschool.co.il/faq-complete.php): Comprehensive Hebrew-language Q&A covering all aspects of Israeli boating licenses across 32 categories: license types and definitions, Jet Ski (Meshit 11), powerboat licenses (Meshit 12/13), the ISSA international fast-track, renting watercraft abroad, combined courses, the SeaSchool study method, the full licensing process step-by-step, theory exams, the practical test, medical form requirements, costs and fees, license renewal, insurance, advanced/commercial licenses, vessel registration, and more. - [Original FAQ page](https://www.seaschool.co.il/faq.php): Shorter, earlier-format Q&A page. - [Courses and Licensing](https://www.seaschool.co.il/school.php): Main course offerings overview. - [Kosher Course for the Religious Sector](https://www.seaschool.co.il/kosher.php): Specialized course track. ## Licensing guides - [What is a boating license? (Meshit 12)](https://www.seaschool.co.il/boat-a.php): Explains the "Meshit" license system. - [Choosing the right boat license](https://www.seaschool.co.il/boat.php): Comparison of license types for boat operators. - [Jet Ski or combined course?](https://www.seaschool.co.il/jetorboat.php): Guidance for choosing between a Jet Ski-only or combined Jet Ski + boat course. - [Meshit 13 - Power Class B](https://www.seaschool.co.il/meshit_13.php): Detailed guide to the advanced powerboat license. - [ISSA International Skipper License](https://www.seaschool.co.il/ISSA.php): Fast-track route to Meshit 13 via an internationally recognized license. - [All license types explained](https://www.seaschool.co.il/meshits.php): Full breakdown of every Meshit license category (11 through 60). ## Process and logistics - [Medical form guide](https://www.seaschool.co.il/medical.php): How to obtain and complete the mandatory medical certification. - [Photo stations list](https://www.seaschool.co.il/photostation.php): Locations to get the medical form and required photo. - [Theory exam guide](https://www.seaschool.co.il/timetest.php): Exam format, locations, and registration process. - [Practical test guide](https://www.seaschool.co.il/license.php): What to expect on test day, with video walkthrough. - [Oral theory exam](https://www.seaschool.co.il/al-pe.php): Details on the oral component of the practical test. - [Fees guide](https://www.seaschool.co.il/fee.php): Government fee amounts and payment process. - [Study app](https://www.seaschool.co.il/app.php): Free practice app for iOS and Android. - [Zoom course option](https://www.seaschool.co.il/zoom.php): Live online theory classes. ## License maintenance and ownership - [License renewal](https://www.seaschool.co.il/cosher.php): Vessel fitness inspection and license renewal process. - [Driver's license renewal](https://www.seaschool.co.il/increaselicence.php): Operator license renewal (every 5 years). - [Revoked license renewal](https://www.seaschool.co.il/explicence.php): Process for reinstating a lapsed license. - [Ownership transfer](https://www.seaschool.co.il/transfere.php): How to transfer ownership of a jet ski or boat. - [Insurance guide](https://www.seaschool.co.il/insurance.php): Mandatory third-party insurance and optional coverage extensions. ## Equipment and purchasing - [Buying a jet ski](https://www.seaschool.co.il/buy.php): New, used, and personal-import purchasing guide. - [Boat ownership guide](https://www.seaschool.co.il/boatguide.php): Maintenance and licensing for powerboat owners. - [Protective shorts requirement](https://www.seaschool.co.il/pwc-shrts.php): Mandatory safety gear for Jet Ski riders, including a 2014 court case. - [Tow hitch installation](https://www.seaschool.co.il/vav.php): Vehicle tow hitch guide for trailering watercraft. ## Other - [Foreign residents](https://www.seaschool.co.il/non-citizen.php): License eligibility for non-citizens residing in Israel. - [Gift courses](https://www.seaschool.co.il/gift.php): Purchasing a course as a gift. - [Safety videos](https://www.seaschool.co.il/film.php): Jet Ski safety video library. - [Contact](https://www.seaschool.co.il/team.php): Contact information and inquiries. ## Optional - [Accessibility statement](https://www.seaschool.co.il/accessibility.php) - [Terms of use](https://www.seaschool.co.il/codex.php) - [Online shop](https://www.seaschool.co.il/shop/)