The California Boater Card is often called a “boating license” and is mandatory for operators of any motorized vessels (depending on operator’s age). It proves you have successfully completed an approved boating safety course and are allowed to go boating. The Boater Card does not expire and does not need to be renewed, as such it is not a “license”.

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A complete 3-hour course… well organized in 7 chapters

Available 24/7
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  • Study at your pace
  • The card is valid for life
  • Exam retries are free
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Chapter 1

Boating safety course introduction

  • Mandatory boater education
  • Boating terminology
  • Registration & Titling
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Chapter 2

Boating Equipment

  • Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)
  • Navigation light equipment
  • Other recommended equipment
Chapter 3

Trip Planning and Preparation

  • Pre-departure checklist
  • Launching & Retrieving a boat from the water
  • Boat preventive maintenance
Chapter 4

Safe Boat Operation

  • Operator responsibilities
  • Navigation rules
  • Meeting situations
Chapter 5

Getting Underway

  • U.S. Aids to navigation system
  • Docking & Undocking
  • Procedures for Anchoring
Chapter 6

Emergency Preparedness

  • Boating accidents
  • Surviving in cold water
  • Rendering assistance - Accident report
Chapter 7

Other Water Activities

  • Water skiing & towed devices
  • Water-Jet Propelled Watercraft (PWC)
  • Marine environment
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Study at your own pace

  • Only $ 39.95 (online course, final test and online certificate included).
  • Complete and easy-to-read study guide approved by Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife.
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Take the final test

  • The boating exam consists of 60 multiple choice questions.

  • Open-book final test.

  • Free exam retries - risk free!

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Get your temporary card

  • Fill out the info, enter your Application ID number, and check your email for your temporary card from the California DBW.

  • Print it or download it and start boating now!

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USA Boating Safety Course
NASBLA Boating Safety Course is valid throughout United States and is valid for life

California

California boating safety course
California State Parks Boating and Waterways

Florida

Florida boating safety course
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Hawaii

Hawaii boating safety course

Indiana

Indiana boating safety course
Indiana Department of Natural Resources

Kentucky

Kentucky boating safety course
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources

Maryland

Maryland boating safety course
Maryland department of Natural Resources

New Jersey

New Jersey boating safety course
New Jersey Marine Services Bureau

New Mexico

New Mexico boating safety course
New Mexico State Parks Boating Safety

New York

New York boating safety course
New York State Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation

North Carolina

North Carolina boating safety course
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Ohio

Ohio boating safety course
Ohio Department of natural Resources Parks and Watercraft

Virginia

Virginia boating safety course
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources

West Virginia

West Virginia boating safety course
West Virginia Natural Resources Police

Nevada

Nevada boating safety course
Nevada Department of Wildlife

Boating safety course and boating exam accredited in USA

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