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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