Prepare for the official California Boating Safety Test with the BOATsmart Course which includes animated, narrated and brilliantly illustrated lessons, perfect for all ages. The 3-hour California Boa...
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Is a Boating License Required In California?
Not for everyone yet. From 2018 to 2025, the state is phasing in mandatory boater education based on operator age, requiring boaters to have a boating license in order to legally operate a motorized v...
What Are The Speed Limits On California’s Waterways For Boaters?
Speed limits range in California’s waters. However, in all cases, the speed limit is 5 mph anytime the boat is within 100 feet of a bather or within 200 feet of a bathing beach, swimming float, ...
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! California Study Guide before taking the final Boating 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 California Boater Education Card. When completing the online boating...
Is BOATsmart! a Recognized Boating Safety Organization?
Yes. The BOATsmart! Boating Safety Course and Official Boating Safety Test have been officially approved by the California Division of Boating and Waterways, the National Association of State Boating ...
Who Is Required To Wear Life Jackets On California Waters?
The only boaters REQUIRED to wear their life jackets in California are: •Any boaters 13 years of age or younger who are on boats under 26 feet in length. •PWC operators and passengers. •Passenge...
Are Personal Watercraft (PWC) Operators Required To Have a ‘Kill Switch’ In California?
California does not require the installation of a ‘kill switch’ on a PWC. However, if you own any boat or PWC that is equipped by the manufacturer with a lanyard, the state of California d...
Do I Need a Driver’s License To Operate a Motorized Boat?
It depends on your age. From 2018 to 2025, the state is phasing in mandatory boater education based on operator age, requiring boaters to have a boating license, similar to how a driver’s licens...
Will My California Boating License Card Ever Expire?
Nope! Your BOATsmart! Card will be good for life. But don’t be a stranger – BOATsmart! offers free refresher lessons that will help you keep your boating knowledge up to date! California&#...