BOATsmart! + Campfire Collective

Campfire Collective helps people have awesome outdoor adventures. We’re on a mission to get you to the water, trail, field and mountain with more confidence. Learn more about our online courses and what we do.

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BOATING KNOWLEDGE BASE

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BOATING

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions about boating licenses, safety courses, and requirements.

Do North Carolina Boaters Need To Have a Boater Education Card?

Do Oregon Boaters Need To Wear Life Jackets?

Do South Carolina Boaters Need To Have a Boater Education Card?

Do Tourists From Foreign Countries And Other States Need To Obtain a Tennessee Boater Education Card To Boat Legally On Tennessee’s Waters?

Do Tourists From Foreign Countries And Other States Need To Obtain An Alaska Boater Education Card To Go Boating In Alaska?

Do Utah Boaters Need To Have a Boater Education Card?

Do Utah’s Boaters Need a Boating License?

Do Visitors From Foreign Countries Need to Obtain a Kentucky Boater Education Card to Go Boating In Kentucky?

Do visitors from foreign countries need to obtain a Pleasure Craft Operator Card?

Do West Virginia Boaters Need a Boating License?