Getting Certified
When it comes to safely operating a motorized watercraft, Certification means a lot more than just a word. It means that you’re a responsible person who cares about doing what’s needed for your safety, your passengers, and other boaters sharing our waterways.
Certification also means that you’ve taken and passed a boater safety course that is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), ensuring that your training meets national boating safety standards. And by completing your boating safety course, you’ll get either your personalized Boater Education Card or a Boating Safety Certificate, depending on your state.
Watch this video below to get a sense of what it’s like to take either an online or classroom-based course. When you’re done, follow your pathways to certification.
Your Pathways to Certification
Why Get Certified
Click here to discover seven great reasons to get certified. And once you get certified, you’ll likely discover lots more!
Where and How To Get Certified?
Click here to explore the various ways of where and how you can get certified in your state.
Online Education & Certification
Yes, it’s vital that you get certified before you attempt to operate a motorized vessel. But before you take your boating safety course, take some time to explore the free videos, lessons, and resources on this website that will help you sail smoothly through your course with solid background information and confidence. It’s similar to a common phrase you’ll soon learn in boating safety… “Know Before You Go”