Yes. If you were born after December 31, 1987 and you’re operating a boat powered by a motor of 10 horsepower or greater, you must have a Florida boating license and it must be carried on board ...
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Will My Ohio Boating License Be Valid On Canadian Waters?
Yes, a BOATsmart Ohio Boating License will meet Transport Canada‘s requirement for boat operators to carry proof of competency. Your BOATsmart! Boater Education Card will be accepted in all of C...
My 3-Hour Study Guide Timer Has Almost Finished Its Countdown, What Happens If I Run Out Of Time?
The 3-hour timer is only a minimum requirement. You’re free to spend as much time as you need in the BOATsmart! Ohio Study Guide before taking the final Ohio Boater Safety Test.
What Will I Learn In The BOATsmart! Boater Safety Course?
The BOATsmart! Boater Safety Course includes all of the knowledge required to pass the Official Boating Safety Test and obtain your Ohio Boater Education Card. When completing the online boating cours...
Is BOATsmart! a Recognized Boating Safety Organization?
Yes. The BOATsmart! Boating Safety Course and Official Boating Safety Test have been approved by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Watercraft, the National Association of Sta...
Who Is Required To Wear Life Jackets While Boating In Ohio?
The only boaters required to WEAR their life jackets in Ohio are: •Any boaters 10 years of age or under who are on board boats that are 18 feet in length or under. •PWC operators and PWC passenger...
Will My Ohio Boating License Expire?
No, once obtained, your Ohio Boater Education Card will be good for life.
Will My Ohio 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 Ohio’s 3-Hour Online Online Course Before I’ll Be Able To Access The Final Boating Safety Test?
Yes. The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) requires all boaters to complete the full 3-hour online study guide in order to access the online version of the Boater Educa...
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.