State Resources
Arizona
Check out your state’s website for certification details:
Nevada
Check out your state’s website for certification details:
- Nevada Department of Wildlife
Note: “Boaters born on or after January 1, 1983 must complete a boater education course, approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators to operate a boat with more than a 15-horsepower motor on Nevada’s interstate waters, including Lake Tahoe, Lake Mead, Lake Mohave and Topaz Lake.” - Nevada online class: boaterexam.com
- Nevada online class: boat-ed.com
Utah
Check out your state’s website for certification details:
California
Check out your state’s website for certification details:
The California course cannot be taken online.
Missouri
Check out your state’s website for certification details:
- Missouri State Water Patrol
Note: “Anyone born after January 1, 1984, must successfully complete a boating safety education course to legally operate any vessel on the lakes of Missouri, including personal watercraft.”
To receive the $50 discount, the full boating safety course must be completed and certification card presented at check in. - Missouri online class link: boated.com
Texas
Check out your state’s website for certification details:
Safe Boating Videos
From the United States Coast Guard
Take a look at the latest rental boat safety videos and information from the United States Coast Guard at: RentalBoatSafety.com
The site has rental boat safety videos, printable safety checklists, and links to other boating safety sites. There are sections on Houseboats, Ski boats, Runabouts, Pontoon/Deck Boats, Tiller Steered Boats, Wheel Steered Boats and more.
Life Jacket Safety
Watch the Wear It! video to learn more about life jacket safety along with more boating safety information at: SafeBoatingCampaign.com.
The site features several other videos, information, and links to safety information.
For additional information:
- The American Red Cross
- The US Coast Guard Boating Safety Division
- The National Safe Boating Council: “Do your part, be Water smart!”
- safeafloat.com