Yes, all motorized boat operators between the ages of 12-20, are required to have a Kansas Boating License if they are unsupervised and operating a powerboat, sailboat or PWC. Even if you aren’t...
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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! Kansas Study Guide before taking the final Boating Safety Test.
Is BOATsmart! a recognized boating safety organization?
Yes. The BOATsmart! Boating Safety Course and Official Boating Safety Test have been officially approved by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Tourism and Parks, the National Association of State Boat...
Who must wear life jackets when boating in Kansas?
The only boaters REQUIRED to wear life jackets when boating in Kansas are: Any boater 12 years of age or younger who is on board a boat that is underway or who is being towed by a boat and all PWC op...
Do I need a driver’s license to operate a motorized boat?
No. The state of Kansas does not require boaters to have a driver’s license in order to operate a boat. However, we encourage all boaters to obtain a Kansas Boater Education Card so they can hit...
Will my Kansas Boating License Card ever expire?
Nope! Your BOATsmart! Card will be good for life because it does not expire. But don’t be a stranger – BOATsmart! offers free refresher lessons that will help you keep your boating knowled...
Is my Kansas boating license valid in other states?
Yes, your Kansas boating license is valid in most states! The BOATsmart! Card is accepted in 40 states, which extend reciprocity. This means the BOATsmart! Course meets the National Standards establis...
Can I access the BOATsmart! Kansas Boating Safety Test without completing the 3-hour Online BOATsmart! Course?
No. The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) requires Kansas boaters to complete the full 3-hour online study guide in order to access the online version of the Boater Edu...
I read the BOATsmart! Study Guide Module, why can’t I access the next lesson?
In order to access to the next module lesson or the module quiz, you must complete the minimum time requirement on your current lesson page. You’ll likely be able to move forward through the cou...
Do I need to insure my boat in Kansas?
Boaters are not required to have boat insurance in Kansas. However, some states require boaters to carry boat insurance, so always check with boating law authorities in the state where you plan to b...