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 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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