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 Beginning
in January 2008, Washington will phase-in a requirement to carry a Boater
Education card when operating a boat. To help boaters understand what's
involved, the DiscoverNorthwestBoating.com offers a one-stop location for visitors
to learn about the new requirements and get their questions answered from
the experts.
More about Boater Education
In 2005, a law was passed requiring boat operators to take a boater safety
education course in order to operate a boat in Washington state. The law
applies to operators of motorboats with 15 horsepower or greater.
Boaters can take an education course in a classroom, online or at home.
Once the course is completed and test passed, boaters need to send a completed
application for their card.
If boaters already have taken an approved boating class, they only need
to send in their application with supporting documents to get a Boater
Education Card.
Click
Here For Frequently Asked Questions
Training & Education Course Options
For education and training in preparation to take the Boater Education
test, you have several options including scheduled classes with boating
organizations, online practice testing and/or taking a home study course.
Click
here to be taken to the Washington State Parks website which contains
a listing of available course options. (opens in new window)
Get Your Boater Education Card Today!
The following organizations offer online courses that are approved by
Washington State Parks and meet state mandatory boater education requirements.
- Each test has 75 questions. Student must score at least 80% to pass
online courses.
- There is no waiting period to retake the test if failed.
- There is no limit on how many times the test can be taken to pass.
Online provider: Adventures
in Boating – Washington
Study material needed: Adventures in Boating Handbook
Practice test available: Yes. Practice quizzes are offered after
each section and allow unlimited free practice tests.
Pay online for the education card: Yes. The card costs $10 plus
a 50-cent handling fee.
Cost: $15 for exam. $15 to retake exam.
Customer Service: (800) 830-2268
Online provider: Washington
State Online Boating Safety Course and Exam
Study material needed: BoaterExam Washington Online Manual
Practice test available: Yes. Chapter Summaries and Practice quizzes
are available and pay only when you pass the certification exam.
Pay online for the education card: Yes. The card costs $10 (no
handling fee).
Cost: $24.95 for exam, no charge for re-test.
Customer Service: (866) 764-2628
Online provider: Marine
University
Study material needed: Boater 101 online manual
Practice test available: Yes. Practice quizzes are offered after
each section.
Pay online for the education card: No. Boaters need to mail the
application form, copy of completion certificate and $10 fee.
Cost: $15 course and exam. $15 to retake exam.
Online provider: PWC
Safety School.com
Study material needed: JetSmart Safety Handbook
Practice test available: Yes. Practice quizzes are offered after
each section.
Pay online for the education card: No. Boaters need to mail in
application form, copy of completion certificate and the $10 fee.
Cost: No charge
Customer Service: (206) 682-3699
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