Boaters in Oregon are required to comply with both federal and state boating laws and to follow directions given by law enforcement. Learn more about Oregon’s boating laws by taking the BOATsmar...

Yes, you can renew your boat registration online in Oregon. You can do this through the Oregon State Marine Board website. If you need help with the online process, contact the Marine Board at (503) 3...

Yes, Oregon boaters are required to have a Boater Education Card if they are operating a motorized boat powered by an engine of 10 HP or greater. Most other states and most of Canada’s provinces...

By taking the BOATsmart Oregon Boating Safety Course which includes animated, narrated and brilliantly illustrated lessons. Perfect for boaters of all ages. The 3-hour BOATsmart! Course is approved by...

Anyone operating a motorized boat with an engine of 10 horsepower or greater is required to have an Oregon Boating License and it must be carried on board the boat during operation. There are some gre...

There is no minimum age requirement for operators of motorized boats (except PWCs) to take a state-approved Boating Safety Course and Test. Additionally, young kids can legally operate a boat so long ...

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 Test.

The BOATsmart! Virginia Course includes all of the knowledge required to pass the Official Boating Safety Test and obtain your Virginia Boater Education Card. When completing the online boating cours...

Yes. The BOATsmart! Boating Safety Course and Test have been officially approved by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (...

The only boaters required to WEAR their life jackets in Virginia are: •Children 13 years of age or younger who are on boats that are underway. •PWC operators and passengers. •Passengers being to...