Southlake, TX – Recademics.com, a U.S.-based provider of online recreational safety certification courses, is proud to announce the launch of its Virginia Boater Safety Course. Aligned with Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (Virginia DWR) guidance and NASBLA standards, the course provides a convenient, interactive way for Virginia residents and visitors to learn safe boating practices and meet Virginia’s boating safety education compliance requirement.
Virginia requires boating safety education for operators of certain motorboats and personal watercraft, with the intent of reducing incidents and improving on-water decision-making statewide. Recademics’ online course offers an accessible option for boaters who want to learn safe operation, navigation rules, emergency preparedness, and responsible recreation—on any device, at their own pace.
“Virginia has an incredible range of boating—from rivers and bays to lakes and reservoirs,” said Mitch Strobl, Co-Founder of Recademics.com. “Our goal is to make boater education practical and memorable, so people feel confident on the water and help keep Virginia boating safe for everyone.”
The Recademics.com online course covers essential topics such as Virginia boating safety fundamentals, navigation rules, safe vessel operation, required equipment, emergency procedures, and environmental stewardship—delivered through interactive lessons, quizzes, and real-world scenarios on desktop or mobile.
In addition to education, Recademics emphasizes stewardship—encouraging boaters to protect shorelines, respect wildlife, and help keep waterways clean.
“Boater education shouldn’t feel like a checkbox,” Strobl added. “We want students to leave with knowledge that sticks, so they’re safer operators for life.”
To enroll in the Virginia Boater Safety Course, visit Recademics.com/boating/virginia/.
About Recademics.com
Founded and operated in the USA, Recademics.com is a leader in online recreational safety education. Committed to high-quality, engaging learning experiences, Recademics.com offers certifications in boating, hunting, and other outdoor activities.
About the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (Virginia DWR)
Virginia DWR supports safe, responsible outdoor recreation across the Commonwealth, including boating safety education, compliance guidance, and conservation stewardship.
About NASBLA
The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators is a nonprofit organization that helps develop public policy for recreational boating safety and coordinates education and enforcement efforts across the United States.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Mitch Strobl
mitch@recademics.com
