when is boater safety course

How much does the California Boat Ed Course cost?

The California Boat Ed Course fee is $39.95.

Are there any age or operator restrictions for boating in California?

See the restrictions here.

Do I have to complete the course all at once?

You may complete the course at your own pace. The course can be completed in one sitting or completed a little at a time over several days. All pay...

What is the minimum age to take this online course?

There is no minimum age requirement to take this online course.

Do I have to be a resident to take the California Boat Ed Course?

You do not have to be a resident of California to take this online course.

Is the California Boat Ed Course approved by the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways?

The California Boat Ed Course is approved and accepted by the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways.

Is my California Boater Card accepted elsewhere?

For visiting boaters, all states, territories, and provinces will recognize boating education cards that meet NASBLA requirements and Canadian Plea...

I failed a unit quiz. Have I failed the course?

If you fail a unit quiz, you must restudy the unit and take the quiz again until you pass. You must score at least 70% on the unit quizzes to pass.

Do I have to take an online exam?

The Certification Exam is the exam you take at the end of the online course. You must score at least 80% on the exam to pass. You have unlimited at...

When do you have to carry a boater card in California?

The law is being phased in over several years. Operators 35 years of age or younger are required to carry the California Boater Card by January 1, 2020.

What is boat ed?

Boat Ed is the only safety course provider that develops print materials on behalf of government agencies responsible for Boating laws and regulations.

What is a California boating license?

California boating law requires boaters to obtain and carry a California Boater Card (CBC) while operating a recreational motorized vessel on California waterways. This card is often called the ‘California boating license’. The CBC requirement will be phased in over 8 years.

Online Courses

Florida Virtual School Outdoor Education Course: (Free for Florida residents ages 12 to 18.) The only course in the nation to combine both hunting and boating safety.

Florida Virtual School Outdoor Education Course

Florida Virtual School Outdoor Education Course: (Free for Florida residents ages 12 to 18.) The only course in the nation to combine both hunting and boating safety.

Recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard, approved by NASBLA and your state boating license agency

Recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard, approved by NASBLA and your state boating license agency.

Here's how to get started or return to your course

We launched a completely new platform for our free online course on 11/18/2020!#N#Our old course system is officially retired but if you need to access your certificate of completion, you can request a copy through this form

Great course, and so much more convenient than going at night for several nights... Keep up the great work, and see you on the water

Thank you so much! This was a great course and I learned so much. Hope you have a great weekend!

Is boating safety certification the same as boating license?

Is it the Boating safety license? Boating safety education certification is not the same thing as a Boating license. What you really need is the Boating Safety Education Certificate. You can get the Boating Safety Education Certificate by taking this boat safety course at boat-ed.com. Find out if you need the card.

How to get a boater license?

Get boater certified in 3 steps. 1 Study and pass the $29.50 course, pay a $10.00 state fee, and pay a $5.00 PFBC admin fee. 2 Print your online course completion document. 3 Get ready to go boating!

What is boat ed?

Boat Ed is the only safety course provider that develops print materials on behalf of government agencies responsible for Boating laws and regulations.

What is required to operate a PWC in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania law requires all PWC operators to have boater education and to carry a boater education card. In addition, those operating a boat over 25 hp are also required by law to pass a boater safety course and to carry a boater education card.