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

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  • The card is valid for life
  • Exam retries are free
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Who needs to take a boating safety course in Tennessee?

Tennessee Boater Education Card

Any Tennessee resident born after January 1, 1989, must show the TWRA-issued wallet Boating Safety Education Certificate as proof of successful completion of the TWRA Boating Safety exam.  

The certification is not required if there is an adult (18 years old or older) on board to take immediate control of the vessel.  However, this adult, if born after January 1, 1989, must have the boating education certification. 

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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 Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
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

Crystal clear. Our team works hard to develop intuitive and effective training. No endless reading, interactive learning is the key to success!

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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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Print your certificate

  • Print your certificate and start boating now!
  • Your certificate is good for life.
  • You'll receive a wallet-sized card within 4-6 weeks.
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FAQ - Boating in Tennessee

Who is required to take the boating safety course in Tennessee?

Any Tennessee resident born after January 1, 1989, must show the TWRA-issued wallet Boating Safety Education Certificate as proof of successful completion of the TWRA Boating Safety exam.

Who is exempt from the Tennessee boating license ?

Those operating boats with an engine horsepower of 8.5 or less, and operators of wind-powered sailboats.

What are the age restrictions regarding boating safety in Tennessee?

You must be at least 11 years old to earn a boating safety education certificate.

Additionally, the following age restrictions apply to TN boaters, regardless of boating education course completion. If you're:

  • Younger than 12 years old you can drive motorboats with greater than 8.5 HP IF you're supervised by an adult.

  • Younger than 12 years old you can use personal watercraft (e.g. jet skis and Sea-Doos) AS LONG AS a supervising adult is on board with you.

Do I need to register my boat in Tennessee?

Boat registration in Tennessee is a must for any mechanically powered vessel or sailboat principally used in TN waters. Although Tennessee vessel registration extends to most watercraft, the state does not require boats to be titled.

The requirements to register a boat in TN are the same state-wide, but each county’s process may vary slightly. Therefore, it is important that you check with the local county clerk’s office to get county-specific instructions.  General information on registration is outlined in the following sections.

Is my boating license good in other States?

Every U.S. state that demands a boating license will accept Boating Education Licenses from other states that conform to NASBLA requirements as well.

You should follow your safety course in the State where you are resident.

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