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WASHINGTON BOATER EDUCATION CARD,
We Make it Simple

Your Official Washington Boater Education Card in 3 easy steps.
Start the boating course now and be on the water today.

Step 1

TAKE THE BOATING COURSE ONLINE


Take the official BOATsmart! Course online and watch, listen and learn on any device. Our animated, narrated and brilliantly illustrated boating course puts you right in the Captain’s seat. Everything you need to pass the Washington Boating Safety Test and boat with confidence included.

  • Made for boaters, by boaters
  • Designed for all ages and abilities
  • Study at your own pace, your progress is tracked automatically
  • Optimized for all devices, including mobile
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BOATsmart! multiple choice practice test

Step 2

PASS THE OFFICIAL TEST


The Washington Boating Safety Test is open-book and available to boaters who are at least 12 years of age.

  • State Approved Washington Boating Safety Test
  • Must be 12 years of age to register
  • Unlimited free test retries included

Step 3

PRINT YOUR TEMP CARD


Yeah buoy! You’re a captain now! You’ve now gained the knowledge to boat with confidence. Immediately upon passing the test, you’ll be able to print a temporary Washington Boating Safety Certificate. Your permanent card is mailed at no charge.

  • Print your Washington Course Completion Certificate
  • Receive your permanent card within 6 weeks of submitting your course completion certificate
  • Your Washington Boater Education Card is good for life
BOATsmart! Crash Test Captain
Washington State Parks Badge NASBLA logo.

WASHINGTON’S OFFICIAL ONLINE BOATING SAFETY COURSE

The BOATsmart! Course is approved by the Washington State Parks Boating Program and includes all the knowledge required to obtain your Washington Boater Education Card. Take the boating course online at your own pace with easy-to-understand, step-by-step lessons.

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BOATsmart! has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 8098 ratings and reviews.
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Step Inside the
Boatsmart! Course

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The BOATsmart! Course includes all required NASBLA syllabus standards in an easy-to-navigate and understandable format, organized into 6 learning modules and practice quizzes that help you test your comprehension prior to the final test.

“GREAT COURSE! COVERED EVERYTHING NEEDED. HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOATSMART!”

– Glenn R, Aberdeen, WA –