Today we are going to touch on the importance of boating education and vessel safety. The more you know the safer you can be!
The State of Florida requires any individual born after Jan. 1, 1988 to have passed a Safe Boating Course before operating a motorboat on public waters. They must carry their Florida Boater Education ID card whenever they operate a power boat. The Coast Guard Auxiliary offers two such programs, and they are mentioned below.
For more information on where to take classes:
- myfwc.com/boating/safety-education/courses/
- wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=070-11-01&category=public-education-programs
- www.clwboatingsafety.com/class-registration.html
