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
June 2024
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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
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Jun 15 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 18 of 18 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Kilmarnock Baptist Church Kilmarnock, VA 22482
- Saturday, June 15, 2024 8:30am - 4:30pm
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Jun 22 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 17 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Abingdon, VA 24210
- Saturday, June 22, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm
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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
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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
July 2024
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Jul 13 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resouces Henrico, VA 23228
- Saturday, July 13, 2024 8:00am - 5:00pm
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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
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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
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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
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Jul 27 Sat
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 29 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resouces Henrico, VA 23228
- Saturday, July 27, 2024 8:00am - 5:00pm