Boating Safety Requirement Exemptions

The following operators are exempt from the boating requirements: A person licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard as a master of a vessel. A person operating on a private lake or pond. An operator who is accompanied onboard by a person who is least 18 years old and possesses the required Boating Safety Education Identification Card, provided that person is attendant to and responsible for the safe operation of the vessel. An operator who is accompanied onboard by a person who is exempt from the educational requirements, provided that person is attendant to and responsible for the safe operation of the vessel. A non-resident who has in his or her possession proof that he or she has completed a NASBLA-approved boater safety course or equivalency examination from another state. A…
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How to get a temporary boating license in Florida

Go to www.boat-ed.com/floridarental/ from there it is simple you create an account and start the course. The cost of the course is $9.99 this includes access to study materials and unlimited exam attempts. You have the option to study the online course material and take the practice exam or you can go straight to the 25-question Temporary Boating Certification Exam. The exam does not have to be taken all at once. In order to help pass the exam check out our other post on our blog that has a study guide with over 60 questions and answers!(https://www.tonystours.com/2020/02/10/boaters-education-questions-and-answers-study-guide/) The exam should not take longer than 15-30 minutes. Also, you do not have to be a Florida resident to take this exam. It is offered to everyone. Good Luck! After passing with…
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How to get a free lifetime boaters license online in Florida

Go to www.boatus.org/florida from there it is simple you create an account and start the course. The BoatU.S. Foundation offers a free NASBLA approved course. When you finish, you can print your certificate on your own printer or order a printed paper certificate or plastic card for a fee. Your boating safety certificate will never expire. It is valid for life. Your permanent Boater Education ID Card will be mailed to you by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission within 3-4 weeks if you pick that option. The course takes 4 hours to complete and requires constant attention (clicking) throughout. (To take your temporary boating exam, visit https://www.tonystours.com/2020/02/10/how-to-get-a-temporary-boating-license-in-florida/) Sources “Florida Boating Safety Course.” BoatUS Foundation, boatus.org/florida/
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