Upcoming Events
Boating Safety Program
Overview
The Boating Safety Program offers free classes that cover topics such as life jackets, navigation rules, and preserving a safe marine environment.
Do you need West Virginia Boating education?
You need education if you were born on or after Dec. 31, 1986, and will be operating a motorboat or PWC in West Virginia.
Age and Operator Restrictions
Those 12 to 14 years of age may operate a motorboat or PWC only if:
- They have completed a boating safety education course and...
- If they are accompanied by a person 18 years of age or older on board the vessel or the vessel’s motor is 10 hp or less.
Sorry, there are no upcoming events for this program.
You may be interested in an event from one of our other programs.