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
July 2019
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Jul 20 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Full Event with Wait List 0 of 35 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Washington Farm United Methodist Church Alexandria, VA 22309
- Saturday, July 20, 2019 7:30am - 5:00pm
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Jul 25 Thu
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 98 of 100 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Richlands Police Department Richlands, VA 24641
- Thursday, July 25, 2019 6:00pm - 11:00pm
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Jul 27 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 1 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Callao, VA 22435
- Saturday, July 27, 2019 8:00am - 4:00pm
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Jul 27 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Full Event with Wait List 0 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Bass Pro Shops Hampton, VA 23666
- Saturday, July 27, 2019 9:00am - 5:30pm
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Jul 27 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 7 of 8 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Carefree Boat Club Virginia Beach, VA 23451
- Saturday, July 27, 2019 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Jul 29 Mon
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Closed 0 of 10 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Glenvar Public Library Salem, VA 24153
- Monday, July 29, 2019 5:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Jul 31 Wed
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 3 of 12 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
West Marine (Glen Allen) Glen Allen, VA 23060
- Wednesday, July 31, 2019 5:00pm - 8:00pm
- Plus, 2 additional days.
August 2019
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Aug 6 Tue
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 11 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Tidewater Community College Virginia Beach, VA 23453
- Tuesday, August 6, 2019 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Plus, 3 additional days.
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Aug 9 Fri
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 19 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Louisa County Library Mineral, VA 23117
- Friday, August 9, 2019 4:00pm - 10:00pm
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Aug 10 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 19 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Abingdon Volunteer Fire & Rescue Stn 3 Hayes, VA 23072
- Saturday, August 10, 2019 9:00am - 4:00pm
