Take a Boating Safety Course

Ways to take a Boating Safety Course

Following are the various ways that you can take a boating safety course, including classroom, home study and online.  Some have an associated cost, while others are free - find the one that suits you best and make sure you are safe on the water!

Classroom Courses: 

• DNR Law Enforcement: (click here, [1] select Boat Education and your County to obtain a local phone number to call about classes scheduled in your area.)
   
• US Coast Guard Auxiliary [2] 7th District (Courses may include some cost to cover materials - ask for full details from class contact person before enrolling)
  Lake Lanier Flotilla 29 Boating Safety Course Schedule and Information [3]
   

• Golden Isles Sail and Power Squadron [4]. Check this website for boating safety classes offered near the Georgia Coast.

Home Study Courses: 

• Boat-Ed [5] Go online or Call 1-800-460-9698 to order book, test and VHS tape ($24.95 + $5 shipping).

• American Boat Operator Video [6] The home study kit ($24.95) includes video (or DVD), book and more.  Kit also comes with a "pin" allowing you to go online and take the final exam.  For an additional $10 each, other family members can use the same course materials and then take the exam online.

• United States Power Squadron-America's Boating Course [7] ($34.95 plus S&H will give you a 224-page manual and CD for home study AND a "pin" number if you prefer to take the course online).

On-line Courses:

• Boat US Foundation [8] 1-800-336-2628 (Free Course)

• Boat-Ed [9] 1-800-830-2268 ($29.50 No Pass, No Pay)

• United States Power Squadron-America's Boating Course [7] ($34.95 plus S&H will give you a 224-page manual and CD for home study AND a "pin" number if you prefer to take the course online).

• PWC Safety School [10] ($15 No Pass, No Pay)

• Boater Exam [11] ($29.95 No Pass, No Pay)

• Boater 101 [12] ($15 online, $25 at a dealer)

• Safe Boating Card [13]($35.95  No Pass, No Pay)