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
June 2019
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Jun 21 Fri
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 4 of 35 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Louisa County Library Mineral, VA 23117
- Friday, June 21, 2019 4:00pm - 10:00pm
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Jun 22 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 23 of 40 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Tappahannock Moose Lodge Tappahannock, VA 22560
- Saturday, June 22, 2019 8:00am - 4:00pm
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Jun 22 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 11 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Halifax VFD Halifax, VA 24558
- Saturday, June 22, 2019 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Jun 22 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 1 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Bass Pro Shops Hampton, VA 23666
- Saturday, June 22, 2019 9:45am - 5:00pm
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Jun 24 Mon
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 6 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Crown Plaza Hotel Virginia Beach, VA 23462
- Monday, June 24, 2019 6:00pm - 9:30pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Jun 24 Mon
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 29 of 36 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Denbigh Community Center Newport News, VA 23608
- Monday, June 24, 2019 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Jun 25 Tue
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 6 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Crown Plaza Hotel Virginia Beach, VA 23462
- Tuesday, June 25, 2019 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Jun 29 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 106 of 125 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Resurrection Catholic Church Moneta, VA 24121
- Saturday, June 29, 2019 8:00am - 4:00pm
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Jun 29 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 48 of 50 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Lovettsville Game Club Lovettsville, VA 20180
- Saturday, June 29, 2019 9:00am - 5:30pm
July 2019
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Jul 13 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Closed 0 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Philpott Lake Visitor Assistance Center Bassett, VA 24055
- Saturday, July 13, 2019 8:00am - 4:30pm
