The BOATsmart! South Carolina Course includes all of the knowledge required to pass the Official South Carolina Test and obtain your South Carolina Boater Education Card. When completing the onlin...
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Is BOATsmart! a Recognized Boating Safety Organization?
Yes. The BOATsmart! Boating Safety Course and Test have been officially approved by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NA...
Do I Need To Wear a Life Jacket When Boating In South Carolina?
The only boaters required to WEAR their life jackets in the state of South Carolina are: •Children under 12 years of age who are on any boat that is under 16 feet in length. •PWC operators and p...
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 South Carolina 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...
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...
Is There a Minimum Age For PWC Operators In South Carolina
No, there is not a minimum age to operate a PWC in South Carolina, however there are horsepower restrictions for children under 16 years of age. Children under 16 years of age: • May operate a PWC w...
Are There Classroom Boating Courses In South Carolina?
Yes! If you’re the type who would like to take a classroom course in boating safety, you can. Contact the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources for more information about registering f...
Where Can I Take South Carolina’s Boating Safety Test?
Take the state-approved Boating Test right here on this website. Click here to access BOATsmart!’s 3-hour, Online Course. Keep in mind, you must complete the BOATsmart! Course prior to accessing...
What Fines And/Or Penalties Will a Boater Caught Operating While Under The Influence Face On South Carolina’s Waters?
On a first conviction boaters who are under the influence will be subject to a fine of $200 and up to a 30 day prison sentence. • A second conviction can result in a fine up to $5,000 and up to 12...