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
December 2018
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Dec 8 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 6 of 12 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Carefree Boat Club Virginia Beach, VA 23451
- Saturday, December 8, 2018 9:00am - 3:00pm
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Dec 11 Tue
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 11 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Salem Public Library Salem, VA 24153
- Tuesday, December 11, 2018 5:00pm - 9:00pm
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Dec 15 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 20 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Elkton Community Center Elkton, VA 22827
- Saturday, December 15, 2018 9:00am - 5:00pm
January 2019
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Jan 12 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 45 of 50 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Grace Episcopal Church - Cismont Keswick, VA 22947
- Saturday, January 12, 2019 9:00am - 3:00pm
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Jan 15 Tue
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 12 of 12 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Cole Training Center Deltaville, VA 23043
- Tuesday, January 15, 2019 6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Jan 19 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 48 of 50 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Beaverdam Park-Whitcomb Lodge Gloucester, VA 23061
- Saturday, January 19, 2019 8:00am - 4:00pm
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Jan 19 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 11 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Rockingham County Administrator Center Harrisonburg, VA 22802
- Saturday, January 19, 2019 9:00am - 4:00pm
February 2019
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Feb 2 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 24 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Galax Parks and Recreation Center Galax, VA 24333
- Saturday, February 2, 2019 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Feb 16 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 16 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Deltaville Yachting Center Deltaville, VA 23043
- Saturday, February 16, 2019 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Feb 16 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 25 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Estes Community Center Chase City, VA 23924
- Saturday, February 16, 2019 9:00am - 6:00pm
