The Boater Education Card is proof that you have successfully completed all of the components of an approved boater safety course. This card allows boating in Washington.
Education is not required if:
Vessel operators who are required to have the Washington Boater Card must carry the card on board the vessel and have it available for inspection by an enforcement officer. Not carrying your Washington Boater Card when it is required can result in a fine.
For visiting boaters, all states, territories, and provinces will recognize boating education cards that meet NASBLA requirements and Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator Cards that meet Transport Canada’s requirements. (This is known as “reciprocity.”)
Yes. You are not required to have a state driver’s license in order to obtain a Boater Education Card.
For these and other questions about your boating card, please check our FAQs.
Take this Washington–approved online boating course to complete your boaters safety education. Boat-ed.com is a delegated provider for the Washington State Parks.
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