Yes! If you’re the type who would like to take a classroom course in boating safety, you can. Contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at (850) 488-4676 for more information...
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Where Can I Take Florida’s Boating Safety Test?
Take the state-approved Boating Test right here on this website. Click here to access BOATsmart!’s 3-hour, Online Course. Keep in mind, you must complete the BOATsmart! Course prior to accessing...
What Fines And/Or Penalties Will a Boater Caught Operating While Under The Influence Face On Florida’s Waters?
On a first conviction, drunk boaters will face a minimum fine of $500, and up to 6 months imprisonment. Subsequent convictions will carry heavier fines and penalties. Take the BOATsmart! Florida Cours...
Can I Drink Alcohol While Boating In Florida?
In Florida it is illegal to operate a boat, or use water-skis, a sailboard, or a similar device, while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. In Florida, boaters are considered to be under the i...
How Do I Replace My Florida Boating License If I Lost It Or It Was Accidentally Destroyed?
If you’ve lost or destroyed your Florida Boating Education I.D. Card, you can easily order a Replacement Card from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission by calling them at 850-4...
Is My Florida BOATsmart! Card The Same Thing As a Florida Boating Safety Education I.D. Card Or ‘Boating License’?
Yes, your BOATsmart! Card is the same as a Florida Boating Education I.D. Card. In Florida the ‘Card’ is commonly referred to as a ‘Boating License’, although this is not the c...
Who Enforces Florida’s Boating Laws?
Florida’s boaters must always comply with both federal and state boating laws and must follow any direction given by law enforcement. Learn more about Florida’s boating laws by taking the ...
What Is The Minimum Age a Personal Watercraft (PWC) Operator Is Required To Be In Florida?
PWC operators in Florida are required to be at least 14 years of age. PWCs are commonly known in Florida as ‘Wave Runners’ and Jet Skis’. Learn more about PWC safety and handling cha...
Do Florida Boaters Need To Have a Boater Education Card?
Yes, in Florida this card is known as the Florida Boating Safety I.D. Card and it is required if you were born after Dec. 31, 1987 and are operating a motorized boat powered by an engine of 10 HP or g...
How Do I Prepare For The Florida Boating Safety Test?
You can prepare for the official Florida Boating Safety Test by taking the BOATsmart Course which includes animated, narrated and brilliantly illustrated lessons. Perfect for all ages. The 3-hour BOAT...