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
October 2023
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Oct 14 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 1 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
James City County Recreation Center Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Saturday, October 14, 2023 9:00am - 4:00pm
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Oct 21 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 11 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad Building Hudgins, VA 23076
- Saturday, October 21, 2023 8:30am - 4:00pm
November 2023
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Nov 6 Mon
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 198 of 200 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Benjamin Franklin Middle School Rocky Mount, VA 24151
- Monday, November 6, 2023 8:00am - 3:00pm
December 2023
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Dec 2 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 19 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
James City County Recreation Center Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Saturday, December 2, 2023 9:00am - 4:00pm
February 2024
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Feb 24 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 8 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Huddleston, VA 24104
- Saturday, February 24, 2024 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Feb 24 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 20 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Deltaville Yachting Center Deltaville, VA 23043
- Saturday, February 24, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm
