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
April 2024
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Apr 27 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 5 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Courthouse Community United Methodist Church Viginia Beach, VA 23456
- Saturday, April 27, 2024 9:00am - 1:00pm
Distance
20 mi
May 2024
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May 11 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 18 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Norfolk Yacht & Country Club Norfolk, VA 23505
- Saturday, May 11, 2024 8:00am - 5:00pm
Distance
4 mi
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May 18 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 15 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad Building Hudgins, VA 23076
- Saturday, May 18, 2024 8:30am - 4:00pm
Distance
39 mi
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May 18 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, May 18, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm
Distance
34 mi
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May 18 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Full Event with Wait List 0 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Bass Pro Shops Hampton, VA 23666
- Saturday, May 18, 2024 9:00am - 5:30pm
Distance
9 mi
June 2024
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Jun 8 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 23 of 24 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Denbigh Community Center Newport News, VA 23602
- Saturday, June 8, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm
Distance
19 mi
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Jun 22 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 25 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
James City County Recreation Center Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Saturday, June 22, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm
Distance
34 mi
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Jun 22 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 10 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Bass Pro Shops Hampton, VA 23666
- Saturday, June 22, 2024 9:00am - 5:30pm
Distance
9 mi
July 2024
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Jul 20 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 25 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
James City County Recreation Center Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Saturday, July 20, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm
Distance
34 mi
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Jul 20 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 13 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Bass Pro Shops Hampton, VA 23666
- Saturday, July 20, 2024 9:00am - 5:30pm
Distance
9 mi