Your BOATsmart! Card will never expire. But you should still stay in touch with us! BOATsmart! offers free, online refresher lessons that will help you keep your boating skill and knowledge up to date...

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...

Virginia’s Boater Education law applies to boaters operating on all public waters of the Commonwealth. This includes the river systems (both fresh and tidal water), the Virginia portion of the C...

The BOATsmart! Course is timed to meet the 3-hour minimum time requirement estabished by NASBLA for online boating safety courses. In order to access the next module lesson or the module quiz, you mus...

If you rent or lease a boat in Virginia, you’ll be required to participate in the training program offered by the boat or PWC (jet-ski) rental business. The rental business will provide you with...

You can take the state-approved, Virginia Boating Safety Test on this website. Click here to access the 3-hour, online BOATsmart! Course. You must complete the course prior to accessing the Official T...

Convicted boaters will face a fine of up to $2,500, up to 12 months imprisonment, their boat operating privileges will be suspended and they may be required to attend an Alcohol Safety Action Program....

It is illegal in Virginia to operate a boat while intoxicated by drugs and/or alcohol. Boaters will be considered to be ‘under the influence’ if they have a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BA...

Yes, we can hook you up with your BOATsmart! Card today! You will never need to re-take the test once you’ve passed. If you’ve lost or destroyed your BOATsmart! Card, you can easily order ...

Yes, the BOATsmart! Virginia Boater Education Card is commonly referred to as a ‘Boating License’.