Upcoming Events
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Overview
This course is recommended for motivated students 12 years of age and older with good reading and comprehension skills who want to learn more about the fundamentals of safe and responsible boating. Course materials are on a 6th grade reading level.
Details
A typical Boater Education Course lasts 6-8 hours with exam time depending on the class location and instructor.
Who Needs Boater Education?
In 2007, the Virginia General Assembly enacted a law to establish a boating safety education compliance requirement. This requirement has been phased in over the past several years; and by July 1, 2016, all operators (regardless of age) of PWCs (personal watercraft such as jet skis, Sea Doos, and Wave Runners) and operators (regardless of age) of motorboats with a motor of 10 horsepower or greater will be required to have a boating safety education course completion card on board when operating a PWC or motorboat.
This course will enable you to become a safe boater who:
- boats safely
- respects other boaters
- obeys the law
- understands boating laws
Topics covered include:
- boating operations
- safe boating practices
- navigation signs
- boating responsibilities
May 2024
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May 20 Mon
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 20 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Community Fire & Rescue Exmore, VA 23350
- Monday, May 20, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
June 2024
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Jun 1 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 15 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
NNPD Special Operations Newport News, VA 23602
- Saturday, June 1, 2024 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Jun 8 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 23 of 24 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Denbigh Community Center Newport News, VA 23602
- Saturday, June 8, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm
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Jun 10 Mon
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 20 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Crystal Shores Marina/Drifters Moneta, VA 24121
- Monday, June 10, 2024 9:00am - 6:00pm
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Jun 15 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 27 of 35 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Olverson's Lodge Creek Marina Lottsburg, VA 22511
- Saturday, June 15, 2024 8:00am - 4:30pm
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Jun 15 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 39 of 40 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
SML Water Treatment Facility Moneta, VA 24121
- Saturday, June 15, 2024 8:00am - 4:30pm
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Jun 15 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 18 of 18 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Kilmarnock Baptist Church Kilmarnock, VA 22482
- Saturday, June 15, 2024 8:30am - 4:30pm
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Jun 22 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 17 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Abingdon, VA 24210
- Saturday, June 22, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Jun 22 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 22 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
James City County Recreation Center Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Saturday, June 22, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm
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Jun 22 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 9 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Bass Pro Shops Hampton, VA 23666
- Saturday, June 22, 2024 9:00am - 5:30pm