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
April 2024
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Apr 26 Fri
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 23 of 35 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Louisa County Library Mineral, VA 23117
- Friday, April 26, 2024 4:00pm - 10:00pm
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Apr 27 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Closed 0 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Galax Parks and Recreation Center Galax, VA 24333
- Saturday, April 27, 2024 8:30am - 5:00pm
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Apr 27 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 2 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Scott County Career and Technical Center Gate City, VA 24251
- Saturday, April 27, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Apr 27 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 6 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Courthouse Community United Methodist Church Viginia Beach, VA 23456
- Saturday, April 27, 2024 9:00am - 1:00pm
May 2024
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May 2 Thu
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 9 of 10 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Eastern Shore Yacht & Country /club (ESYCC) Melfa, VA 23410
- Thursday, May 2, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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May 7 Tue
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Closed 0 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Virtual Boat Virginia Regions 2 and 3 Roanoke, VA 24018
- Tuesday, May 7, 2024 6:00pm - 8:30pm
- Plus, 3 additional days.
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May 10 Fri
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 29 of 35 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Louisa County Library Mineral, VA 23117
- Friday, May 10, 2024 4:00pm - 10:00pm
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May 11 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 18 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Norfolk Yacht & Country Club Norfolk, VA 23505
- Saturday, May 11, 2024 8:00am - 5:00pm
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May 11 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 36 of 40 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
SML Water Treatment Facility Moneta, VA 24121
- Saturday, May 11, 2024 8:00am - 4:30pm
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May 11 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Full Event with Wait List 0 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Prince William Marina / Electric Palm Woodbridge, VA 22192
- Saturday, May 11, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm