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
October 2024
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Oct 25 Fri
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 14 of 35 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Louisa County Library Mineral, VA 23117
- Friday, October 25, 2024 4:00pm - 10:00pm
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Oct 26 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 6 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Mathews Rescue Squad Mathews, VA 23076
- Saturday, October 26, 2024 8:30am - 4:00pm
November 2024
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Nov 2 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 13 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Montgomery County Government Center Christiansburg, VA 24073
- Saturday, November 2, 2024 8:30am - 5:00pm
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Nov 2 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 18 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Lambert's Point Recreation Center Norfolk, VA 23508
- Saturday, November 2, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Nov 9 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 25 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Northern Neck Sail & Power Squadron Kilmarnock, VA 22482
- Saturday, November 9, 2024 9:00am - 1:30pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Nov 9 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 20 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Dicks Sporting Goods - Public Lands Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Saturday, November 9, 2024 10:30am - 5:00pm
December 2024
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Dec 3 Tue
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 12 of 16 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Virtual Boat Virginia Roanoke, VA 24018
- Tuesday, December 3, 2024 6:00pm - 8:30pm
- Plus, 3 additional days.
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Dec 7 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 22 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Lambert's Point Recreation Center Norfolk, VA 23508
- Saturday, December 7, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm
January 2025
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Jan 21 Tue
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 15 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Montgomery County Government Center Christiansburg, VA 24073
- Tuesday, January 21, 2025 5:00pm - 7:30pm
- Plus, 3 additional days.
February 2025
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Feb 15 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 12 of 12 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Galax Parks and Recreation Center Galax, VA 24333
- Saturday, February 15, 2025 8:30am - 5:00pm
