The BOATsmart! Boater Safety Course includes all of the knowledge required to pass the Official Boating Safety Test and obtain your Washington Boater Education Card. When completing the online boating...
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Is BOATsmart! a Recognized Boating Safety Organization?
Yes. The BOATsmart! Boating Safety Course and Official Boating Safety Test have been officially approved by Washington State Parks, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA...
Am I Required To Wear My Life Jacket While I’m Boating?
The only boaters required to WEAR their life jackets in Washington are: •Any boaters 12 years of age or younger who are on boats greater than 19 feet in length. •PWC operators and passengers. •P...
Are Washington’s Commercial Boat Operators Required To Obtain a Boater Education Card?
We believe any person who operates a motorized boat in the United States, including commercial boat operators, should participate in Boater Education and take a course. The BOATsmart! Safe Boating Cou...
Do I Need a Driver’s License To Operate a Motorized Boat?
No. Washington state does not require boaters to have a driver’s license. Only a Boater Education Card is required.
Will My Washington Boating License Card Ever Expire?
Nope! Your Washington BOATsmart! Card will be good for life.
Will My Washington Boating License Be Valid In Other States?
Yes! The BOATsmart! Card is accepted in 40 states, which extend reciprocity. This means the BOATsmart! Course meets the National Standards established by NASBLA. This law applies to operators of mot...
Do I Need To Complete The 3-Hour Online Washington BOATsmart! Course Before I Can Access The Final Test?
Yes. The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) requires Washington boaters to complete the full 3-hour online study guide in order to access the online version of the Boate...
I Read The BOATsmart! Study Guide Module, Why Can’t I Access The Next Lesson?
In order to access to the next module lesson or the module quiz, you must complete the minimum time requirement on your current lesson page.
Do I Need To Register My Inflatable Raft?
You are only required to register an inflable raft in Washington state if a motor is attached to it. Remember, if the attached motor is 15 horsepower or greater, you will also be required to obtain an...