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Official Boating Safety Courses Recognized by the US Coast Guard, the National Association of Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), and state boating agencies everywhere.

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Get Your Boating Safety Certificate Online

Official Boating Safety Courses Recognized by the US Coast Guard, the National Association of Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), and state boating agencies everywhere.

Select Your State

Official & State Approved

Get on the water with our fast and affordable online course. Officially approved by your state boating agency and the National Association of Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), these boating courses ensure you master essential boating safety skills and know local boating laws. Upon completion, you will receive your state Boater Education Certificate (commonly referred to as a Boating License).

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Free Refresher Boating Course

Need a quick brush up? This free course refreshes your boating safety skills using the same NASBLA-approved content. Slimmed down to the most critical items, it’s the perfect refresher before you hit the water!

The refresher course does not result in a boating certificate.

Boating Safety Refresher
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Engaging course with top-notch material. Highly recommend for certification!
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Best boating course out there. Recademics offers thorough and understandable content.
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Great experience! The certification process was smooth and efficient.
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Quick and easy certification with Recademics. Definitely the best course I’ve taken.
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What Is In The Course?

Boating Terminology
Define and demonstrate knowledge of common nautical terms across all types of boating including vessel, port, starboard, bow, stern, stand-on, and give-way.
Understand various boat types and their limitations, calculate a boat’s capacity with or without a capacity plate, and explain proper loading techniques and gear securing on a boat.
The essential equipment for safe boating, including flotation devices, required lights, sound signals and visual distress signals
Master thorough boat trip planning and safety, including regulations, weather, readiness, hazard recognition, float plans, maintenance, and decision-making.
Master safe boat operation, covering responsibilities, accident reporting, basic seamanship, and the dangers of boating under the influence.
Learn navigation rules and responsibilities, understand homeland security measures, identify navigation aids, and recognize marker types and purposes.
Learn emergency response, including assisting distressed individuals or boats, post-incident procedures, handling environmental stressors, storm response, carrying emergency devices, and effective communication with vessels and emergency hailing.

Learn {state} boating laws, focusing on rules, registration, and safety. This knowledge is essential for responsible and enjoyable boating while preserving {state} waterways.

Recademics Course Features

Instant
Certification

Finish the course and get your certification immediately, so you can start boating right away.

Affordable &
Aboveboard

Don't break the bank for boater education. Our course is budget-friendly, ensuring you can spend more money on the fun stuff, boating!

Safety with a
Splash of Fun

This course is filled with interactive learning challenges, real life examples, and engaging videos that'll have you hooked from the first click.

Live
Support

Enjoy peace of mind with live customer support. We don’t expect you’ll need it, but in the rare case you do, we’ll be here to answer your call.

How Long Is the Boating Course?

Most boaters will complete the course in 3-6 hours. Federal and state law requires the course to be a minimum of 3 hours to complete. However, if you select the interactive option, state law removes the minimum time requirement, allowing you to progress through the course at your own pace.

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Boating Safety FAQs

What is a boater safety course?
A boater safety course is designed to teach the fundamentals of safe boating operations. It covers navigation rules, boating laws, safety equipment, and responsible boating practices. The course aims to reduce the risks and enhance the safety of water activities for all participants.
Generally, boater safety courses are required for certain age groups operating recreational boats. The requirement varies by state, so check your state law. You can do so by selecting your state above.
All states recognize boater safety certificates from courses that are NASBLA (National Association of State Boating Law Administrators) approved. This is known as Reciprocity.
The course typically ranges from 3 to 6 hours if taken online. The online format allows users to complete it at their own pace, often with the ability to start and stop as needed. Set aside a weekend for in-person courses.
The cost can vary depending on the provider. Most online courses are $35 – $60. Recademics is $39.95 and comes with a pass guarantee. If you don’t pass, you get your money back.
Yes, most states offer the option to take the boater safety course online, providing a convenient way to learn at your own pace from anywhere.
Yes, to receive a boater education certificate, you must pass a final exam at the end of the course. The passing score is typically 80%.
After completing the course and passing the final exam, you will receive your boater safety certificate by email, download, or mail, depending on the state’s process. Recademics offers instant certification, allowing you to download a digital certificate.
The boater safety certificate does not expire and is valid for life.
Yes, most course providers allow you to retake the exam if you do not pass on your first attempt. Recademics offers a pass guarantee. You can retake the exam and course for free if you fail the first time or get your money back.
If you lose your boater safety certificate, you should contact the provider that issued your certificate or the state in which you were certified.. There may be a process and fee for issuing a replacement.

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