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.

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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.

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April 2024

May 2024

  • May 4 Sat

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    Boating Safety Education Class

    Registration Open 19 of 50 seats remaining

    Location & Schedule

    Cheat Lake Volunteer Fire Department Morgantown, WV 26508

    • Saturday, May 4, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • May 4 Sat

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    Boating Safety Education Class

    Registration Open 43 of 50 seats remaining

    Location & Schedule

    Glenville Volunteer Fire Department Glenville, WV 26351

    • Saturday, May 4, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm

June 2024

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