Do you need a Washington Boater Education Card? All boat operators in the state of Washington are required to obtain a Boater Education Card in order to legally operate a boat powered by a motor of 15 hp or more, including personal watercraft.
All boat operators in the state of Washington are required to obtain a Boater Education Card in order to legally operate a boat powered by a motor of 15 hp or more, including personal watercraft.
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Take the Washington Boater Education Card Test online
Take the official Washington Boating Safety test online. Consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions, the final test is open book. BOATsmart! includes free unlimited retries so you’re guaranteed to pass.
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Print your official Certificate of Course Completion and application and submit it to Washington State Parks. They will send you a permanent Washington Boater Education Card in the mail within 6 weeks.
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The Washington Boater Education Card is proof that a boater has successfully passed the Washington Boating Safety Test. Boat operators in Washington are required to obtain the card in order to operate a boat or PWC powered by a motor of 15 hp or more.
A Washington Boater Education Card is proof of having successfully completed a state-approved boater education course. The Boater Education Card is commonly referred to as a ‘license’ however, unlike a license the boater card does not expire and does not need to be renewed.
All boat operators in Washington are required to obtain a Boater Education Card in order to legally operate a boat or PWC powered by a motor of 15 hp or more.
The fine for operators caught boating without the card is $87.
You can obtain your official Boater Education Card from BOATsmart! in three steps:
Boaters can prepare for the official Washington Boating Safety Test with the BOATsmart! Course which includes animated, narrated and illustrated lessons designed for all ages. The 3-hour Washington Boating Safety Course is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), the Washington State Parks Boating Program and is recognized by the US Coast Guard. The BOATsmart! Washington Boating Safety Course includes all the knowledge you need in order to obtain your Washington Boater Education Card.
No. Your Washington Boater Education Card will be good for life. But don’t be a stranger – BOATsmart! offers free refresher lessons that will help you keep your boating knowledge up to date! Washington’s boating laws may change over time.
You can easily purchase a replacement Washington Boater Education Card from the Washington State Parks Boating Program by calling 1-877-902-8555 or visiting http://parks.state.wa.us
No. The state of Washington does not require boaters to have a driver’s license in order to operate a boat. However, boaters who wish to operate a boat powered by a motor of 15 hp or more, are required to get certified with their Washington Boater Education Card.
The Washington Boater Education Card is required for boats or PWCs which are powered by a motor of 15 hp or more.
The state of Washington requires that you spend a minimum of 3 hours studying the online course. The purchase of your BOATsmart! Washington Boating Safety Course includes unlimited lifetime access.
Yes. The Washington Boater Education Card is accepted in 40 states, which extend reciprocity. This means the BOATsmart! Course meets the National Standards established by NASBLA. This law applies to operators of motorized boats, but not in all states to operators of personal watercraft (PWCs). Always check the boating laws in the state you plan to visit prior to operating a boat or PWC there.
BOATsmart!® is North America’s Boating Educator, approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and recognized by the US Coast Guard. We’ve been delivering award-winning online boating courses since 2003 and have certified more than 650,000 boaters. BOATsmart! is accredited and approved by the Washington State Parks Boating Program, to deliver the official Washington Boater Education Card Course and Boating Safety Test.
Washington State Parks Boating Program
1111 Israel Road S.W.
Tumwater, WA, 98501
https://parks.state.wa.us/
The official BOATsmart! Washington Boating Safety Course is approved by the Washington State Parks Boating Program, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and recognized by the US Coast Guard.
BOATsmart! has provided online boating safety education across North America since 2013. Our courses are designed and developed by real boaters, subject matter experts and instructional design educators. We’ve certified more than 650,000 boaters online and are proud to be the choice of boaters from coast-to-coast.
