Boater Education

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, select Boat Education and your County to obtain a local phone number to call about classes scheduled in your area.)
     
  • US Coast Guard Auxiliary 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
     
  • Golden Isles Sail and Power Squadron. Check this website for boating safety classes offered near the Georgia Coast.

Home Study Courses:

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

 

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