Prepare for the official Type 600 Boating Safety Exam with BOATsmart!’s Tennessee Boating Course which includes animated, narrated and brilliantly illustrated lessons, perfect for all ages. The ...

In Tennessee, boaters born after January 1, 1989 are required to obtain and carry a Tennessee Boater Education Card when operating boats with engines of 8.5 horsepower or greater. However, it’s ...

The 3-hour timer is only a minimum requirement. You’re free to spend as much time as you need in the BOATsmart! Tennessee Study Guide before taking the proctered test (Type 600 Boating Safety Ex...

The BOATsmart! Boating Safety Course includes all of the knowledge required to pass the state’s Type 600 Boating Safety Exam. When completing the online boating course you’ll learn everyth...

Yes, all persons being towed by a boat are required to wear an adequate and effective life jacket or PFD. If the vest being worn is not Coast Guard approved (i.e. it’s a ‘competition vest&...

PWC operators are required to be at least 12 years of age in order to operate a PWC without an adult supervisor on board. Additionally, boaters in Tennessee of this age must also have a Tennessee Boat...

No, a motor vehicle driver’s license is not  required to operate any type of watercraft in Tennessee. However, if born on or after January 1, 1989, you are required to have a boating license if...

Nope! Your official boating license will be good for life.

Yes! The Tennessee Boater Education Card is accepted in 40 states, which extend boater reciprocity. This reciprocity arrangement applies to operators of motorized boats, but not in all states to opera...

The Type 600 Boating Safety Exam is adminstered by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) or by an authorized representative of the Agency. Upon completion of the BOATsmart! Tennessee Course, ...