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
August 2019
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Aug 24 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Closed 0 of 12 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Farmville Public Library Farmville, VA 23901
- Saturday, August 24, 2019 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Aug 24 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 1 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Bass Pro Shops Hampton, VA 23666
- Saturday, August 24, 2019 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Aug 25 Sun
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 11 of 40 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Department of Motor Vehicles Richmond, VA 23220
- Sunday, August 25, 2019 8:30am - 6:00pm
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Aug 28 Wed
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 8 of 16 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
West Marine (Glen Allen) Glen Allen, VA 23060
- Wednesday, August 28, 2019 5:00pm - 8:00pm
- Plus, 2 additional days.
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Aug 28 Wed
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 34 of 50 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Eastern Shore Community College Melfa, VA 23410
- Wednesday, August 28, 2019 5:30pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Aug 31 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 19 of 45 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Stafford County Public Safety Center Stafford, VA 22555
- Saturday, August 31, 2019 9:00am - 5:00pm
September 2019
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Sep 6 Fri
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 25 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA 23606
- Friday, September 6, 2019 7:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 3 additional days.
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Sep 7 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 12 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Bass Pro Shops Hampton, VA 23666
- Saturday, September 7, 2019 9:00am - 5:30pm
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Sep 9 Mon
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 17 of 24 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Denbigh Community Center Newport News, VA 23602
- Monday, September 9, 2019 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Sep 14 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 95 of 100 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Martha Washington Library - Alexandria Alexandria, VA 22307
- Saturday, September 14, 2019 8:45am - 4:00pm
