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
July 2024
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Jul 27 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 2 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resouces Henrico, VA 23228
- Saturday, July 27, 2024 8:00am - 5:00pm
August 2024
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Aug 3 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 20 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resouces Henrico, VA 23228
- Saturday, August 3, 2024 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Aug 6 Tue
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 2 of 6 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve Portsmouth, VA 23703
- Tuesday, August 6, 2024 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Aug 8 Thu
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 12 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Cheriton Volunteer Fire Department Cape Charles, VA 23310
- Thursday, August 8, 2024 5:30pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Aug 17 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 34 of 40 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
SML Water Treatment Facility Moneta, VA 24121
- Saturday, August 17, 2024 8:00am - 4:30pm
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Aug 17 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 11 of 12 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
City of Suffolk Parks and Recreation Suffolk, VA 23434
- Saturday, August 17, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Aug 17 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 16 of 24 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Denbigh Community Center Newport News, VA 23602
- Saturday, August 17, 2024 9:30am - 4:00pm
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Aug 23 Fri
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 34 of 35 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Louisa County Library Mineral, VA 23117
- Friday, August 23, 2024 4:00pm - 10:00pm
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Aug 24 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 25 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resouces Henrico, VA 23228
- Saturday, August 24, 2024 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Aug 24 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, August 24, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm