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BOATING KNOWLEDGE BASE

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BOATING

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North Carolina

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

Yes, in North Carolina this card is known as the North Carolina Boater Education Card and it is required if you were born on or after Jan. 31, 1988 and are operating a motorized boat powered by an en...

Who Enforces North Carolina’s Boating Laws?

North Carolina’s boaters must always comply with both federal and state boating laws and must follow any direction given by law enforcement. Learn more about North Carolina’s boating laws...

Is My North Carolina BOATsmart! Card The Same Thing As a North Carolina Boater Education Card Or ‘Boating License’?

Yes, your BOATsmart! Card is the same as a North Carolina Boater Education Card. In North Carolina the ‘Card’ is commonly referred to as a ‘Boating License’, although this is ...

Can I Drink Alcohol While Boating In North Carolina?

In North Carolina it is illegal to operate any boat, including motorized boats, personal watercraft, water-skis, sailboats, sailboards or any other similar device, while under the influence of drugs ...

What Fines And/Or Penalties Will a Boater Caught Operating While Under The Influence Face On North Carolina’s Waters?

Any person convicted or operating a boat under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol will be subject to significant fines and/or imprisonment. Take the BOATsmart! North Carolina Course to learn more ...

Where Can I Take North Carolina 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...

Are There Classroom Boating Courses In North Carolina?

Yes! If you’re the type who would like to take a classroom course in boating safety, you can. Contact the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission for more information about registering for...

Is There a Minimum Age For PWC Operators In North Carolina

Yes, PWC operators are required to be at least 14 years of age in the state of North Carolina. It is illegal for any boaters younger than 14 to operate a PWC, regardless of their boater certifications...

Why Can’t I Access The Next Lesson In My BOATsmart! Study Guide?

The BOATsmart! Course is timed to meet the 3-hour minimum time requirement established by NASBLA for online boating safety courses. You must complete the minimum time requirement on your current lesso...

Will My North Carolina Boater Education Card Be Valid For Boating In Other States?

Yes! The BOATsmart! Card is accepted in 40 other states, which extend reciprocity to certified boaters. This law applies to operators of motorized boats (who have taken and passed a NASBLA approved bo...