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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
May 2024
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May 11 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 26 of 40 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
SML Water Treatment Facility Moneta, VA 24121
- Saturday, May 11, 2024 8:00am - 4:30pm
Distance
2 mi
June 2024
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Jun 10 Mon
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 19 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Crystal Shores Marina/Drifters Moneta, VA 24121
- Monday, June 10, 2024 9:00am - 6:00pm
Distance
2 mi
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Jun 15 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 39 of 40 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
SML Water Treatment Facility Moneta, VA 24121
- Saturday, June 15, 2024 8:00am - 4:30pm
Distance
2 mi
July 2024
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Jul 13 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 19 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Smith Mountain Lake Association Office Moneta, VA, VA 24121
- Saturday, July 13, 2024 8:00am - 4:30pm
Distance
6 mi
August 2024
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Aug 17 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 40 of 40 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
SML Water Treatment Facility Moneta, VA 24121
- Saturday, August 17, 2024 8:00am - 4:30pm
Distance
2 mi