Your BOATsmart! Card will never expire. But stay in touch after you pass the test – BOATsmart! offers free, online refresher lessons that will help you keep your boating skill and knowledge up t...

The only boaters required to WEAR their life jackets in the state of North Carolina are: •Children 13 years of age and under who are on any boat that is underway, unless they are in an enclosed cab...

Yes. The BOATsmart! Boating Safety Course and Test have been officially approved by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASB...

The BOATsmart! North Carolina Course includes all of the knowledge required to pass the Official North Carolina Test and obtain your North Carolina Boater Education Card. When completing the online ...

The 3-hour timer is only a minimum requirement. You’re free to spend as much time as you need in the BOATsmart! Study Guide before taking the Final Test.

Boat Accident Requirements The operator of a boat involved in a boating accident is required to: Stop their boat at the scene. Render assistance to any person who has been injured or who is in danger ...

North Carolina’s Boating and Alcohol Laws Boating and alcohol consumption laws vary from state to state. According to North Carolina’s boating and alcohol laws, it is illegal to operate an...

North Carolina’s Laws for Negligent or Reckless Boat Operation In North Carolina, reckless boat operation means operating any boat, or manipulating any waterskis, aquaplane, or similar devices in a ...

North Carolina’s Boat Registration and Titling Requirements Boat registration requirements vary from state to state. According to North Carolina’s boat registration requirements, all motor...

Boating License Requirements Any person born on or after Jan 1, 1988, is required to complete a NASBLA -approved Boating Education Course, in order to legally operate a motorized boat of 10 horsepower...