Overview

This Boating Safety course is recommended for those wanting to learn more about boating, the rules of the road, and boating safety. Successfully completing this course fulfills the Virginia law compliance requirements for boater safety education.

The class is hosted by the Kingsmill Yacht Club and taught by volunteers from the US Power Squadron/ABC Colonial VA. The class and course materials are free courtesy of the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.

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.” [Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources]

Course Details

Class is 9 am to 4 pm at the Kingsmill Mounts Bay Recreation Center, 101 Tutters Neck Rd., Williamsburg, on March 1, 2025. Enter via the Rt. 199 Kingsmill Gate, indicate to the Guard you are attending the Course. There will be a short lunch break at noon.

All course materials provided at no charge.

The course is open to motivated students 12 years and older.

A Valid Virginia Boater ID Card is issued after successfully completing the exam.

Registration online paste link into your browser:  https://www.register-ed.com/programs/virginia/73-virginia-boating-safety-education-classroom-course

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