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.
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What Will I Learn In The BOATsmart! Boater Safety Course?
The BOATsmart! Georgia Course includes all of the knowledge required to pass the Official Georgia Boating Safety Test and obtain your Georgia Boating License. When completing the online boating course...
Is BOATsmart! a Recognized Boating Safety Organization?
Yes. The BOATsmart! Boating Safety Course and Test have been officially approved by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) a...
Do I Need To Wear a Life Jacket When Boating In Georgia?
Boaters who are required to WEAR life jackets in the state of Georgia include: •Children 13 years of age and under who are on boats that are underway. •PWC operators and passengers (inflatable lif...
Will My BOATsmart! Card Ever Expire?
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...
Will My Georgia BOATsmart! 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...
Where Are Georgia’s Boat Ramps Located?
All over the state! To find a boat launch location in your area, check out the Georgia Department of Natural Resources ‘Outdoor Map’. It’s an awesome resource and you’ll find a...
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 estabished by NASBLA for online boating safety courses. You must complete the minimum time requirement on your current lesson...
Do I Need a Boating License To Operate a PWC (i.e. Wave Runner or Jet Ski) In Georgia?
Yes, if you are between 12 and 15 years of age and operating a PWC while unaccompanied by a competent adult, or you were born after January 1, 1998, you must comply with Georgia’s Boater Educati...
Are There Classroom Boating Courses In Georgia?
Yes! If you’re the type who would like to take a classroom course in boating safety, you can. Visit the Georgia Department of Natural Resources website at http://gadnrle.org/node/33 for more inf...