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
March 2024
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Mar 30 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 3 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Beaverdam Park-Whitcomb Lodge Gloucester, VA 23061
- Saturday, March 30, 2024 8:00am - 4:00pm
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Mar 30 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 13 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Gloucester Fire Station 1 Gloucester, VA 23061
- Saturday, March 30, 2024 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Mar 30 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Full Event with Wait List 0 of 14 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
The Boat House Marina Colonial Beach, VA 22443
- Saturday, March 30, 2024 10:00am - 5:00pm
April 2024
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Apr 6 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Closed 0 of 16 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Nelson County Parks and Recreation Lovingston, VA 22949
- Saturday, April 6, 2024 8:30am - 5:30pm
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Apr 8 Mon
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 230 of 250 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Franklin County High School Rocky Mount, VA 24151
- Monday, April 8, 2024 8:00am - 3:00pm
- Plus, 3 additional days.
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Apr 11 Thu
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 10 of 12 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Norfolk Park Ranger Station Norfolk, VA 23509
- Thursday, April 11, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Plus, 2 additional days.
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Apr 13 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 30 of 40 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
SML Water Treatment Facility Moneta, VA 24121
- Saturday, April 13, 2024 8:00am - 4:30pm
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Apr 13 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 16 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
James City County Recreation Center Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Saturday, April 13, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm
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Apr 20 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 6 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad Building Hudgins, VA 23076
- Saturday, April 20, 2024 8:30am - 4:00pm
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Apr 20 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 25 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Cole's Point Marina & RV Resort Hague, VA 22469
- Saturday, April 20, 2024 8:30am - 5:00pm