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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Boater’s Education Questions and Answers (STUDY GUIDE)

Boater’s Education Questions and Answers (Study Guide) By law in the State of Florida, anyone born on or after January 1, 1988, who operates a vessel powered by 10 horsepower or more must pass an approved boater safety course and have in his/her possession photographic identification and a boating safety education identification card issued by the FWC or a Florida boater education temporary certificate. 1. Two boats are operating in the same general area. Who is responsible for avoiding a collision? The operator of the smaller vessel 2. What is the best way to avoid overloading your boat? Don't exceed the limits listed on the capacity plate. 3. When you see red flag or buoy with a white diagonal stripe (divers-down symbol), you must: Both A and C 4. Florida…
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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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