Yes, PWC operators are required to be at least 12 years of age in the state of West Virginia. In order for a person 12-14 years of age to operate a PWC they must: • Complete a Boating Safety Educat...
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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...
Will My West Virginia Boater Education 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...
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...
Do I Need To Wear a Life Jacket When Boating In West Virginia?
The only boaters required to WEAR their life jackets in the state of West Virginia are: •Children 12 years of age and under while underway on the deck of any vessel. •PWC operators and passengers...
Is BOATsmart! a Recognized Boating Safety Organization?
Yes. The BOATsmart! Boating Safety Course and Test have been officially approved by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASB...
What Will I Learn In The BOATsmart! Boater Safety Course?
The BOATsmart! West Virginia Course includes all of the knowledge required to pass the Official West Virginia Test and obtain your West Virginia Boater Education Card. When completing the online boa...
What Happens If It Takes Me Longer Than 3-Hours To Complete The BOATsmart! Course? Will I Need To Start Over?
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.
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 established by NASBLA for online boating safety courses. You must complete the minimum time requirement on your current lesso...
What Happens If It Takes Me Longer Than 3-Hours To Complete The BOATsmart! Course? Will I Need To Start Over?
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.