The 3-hour timer is only a minimum requirement. You’re free to spend as much time as you need in the BOATsmart! Study Guide before taking the Final Test.
Florida
What Will I Learn In The BOATsmart! Boater Safety Course?
The BOATsmart! Florida Course includes all of the knowledge required to pass the Official Florida Test and obtain your Florida Boating Education I.D. Card. When completing the online boating course yo...
Is BOATsmart! a Recognized Boating Safety Organization?
Yes. The BOATsmart! Boating Safety Course and Test have been officially approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators ...
Do I Need To Wear a Life Jacket When Boating In Florida?
The only boaters required to WEAR their life jackets in the state of Florida are: •Children 6 years of age and under who are on boats under 26 feet in length that are underway. •PWC operators and ...
Will My BOATsmart! Card Ever Expire?
Your BOATsmart! Card will never expire. But stay in touch after you pass the test – BOATsmart! offers free, online refresher lessons that will help you keep your boating skill and knowledge up t...
Will My Florida Boating Education I.D. Card Be Valid For Boating In Other States?
Yes! The BOATsmart! Card is accepted in 40 other states, which extend reciprocity to certified boaters. This law applies to operators of motorized boats (who have taken and passed a NASBLA approved bo...
Do I Need a Boating License To Rent a Boat In Florida?
If you’re a visitor to Florida and you don’t meet the conditions to be exempted from the state’s requirements for mandatory boater education, you can get a temporary certificate in o...
Why Can’t I Access The Next Lesson In My BOATsmart! Study Guide?
The BOATsmart! Course is timed to meet the 3-hour minimum time requirement estabished by NASBLA for online boating safety courses. You must complete the minimum time requirement on your current lesson...
Is There a Minimum Age For PWC Operators In Florida?
Yes, PWC operators are required to be at least 14 years of age in the state of Florida. It is illegal for any boaters younger than 14 to operate a PWC, regardless of their boater certifications.
Do I Need a Boating License To Operate a PWC (i.e. Wave Runner or Jet Ski) in Florida?
Yes, PWC operators must comply with Florida’s Boater Education requirements to successfully complete an approved boating safety course and and carry their Florida Boating Education I.D. Card.