CONTINUING YOUR BOATING EDUCATION
A responsible boat operator will continually seek information on the safe and legal aspects of recreational boating. What you have learned in this course is but the beginning of a boater’s education and other courses are available. Learn more about safe and legal boating by taking additional classes such as navigation, GPS, engine maintenance and first aid. The more you know, the more confidence you will have on the water and the less likely you will encounter problems.
It is important for boat operators to understand that one of their responsibilities is to keep up-to-date with new developments in boating laws and safety information. State laws vary with regard to licensing, equipment requirements, accident reporting procedures, etc. Thus, boaters must be aware of the rules in the states in which they are operating in addition to those in their home state. The boating equipment and safety information available to boat operators is constantly changing and improving. Boat operators who stay abreast of these changes will be ready for new situations, thus improving their own boating enjoyment as well as the safety of all boating participants. Skills-based and/or advanced courses involving navigation, piloting, etc., are available.
Congratulations! You have reached the final page of the American Boat Operators’ Course. We sincerely hope you have learned a few things about safe and legal boating you didn’t know before starting the course. Using the "NEXT" button at the bottom or the menu at the left, you can test your knowledge of this chapter.
After that you may use the menu on the left to “Return to Table of Contents”, and from there you can take the Practice Exam and Final Exam. After passing the Final Exam, you will be able to purchase and receive your officially approved Boating Safety Certificate.
Feel free to visit these pages anytime you want. We are constantly updating the course to keep you informed of the latest trends in recreational boating.
Disclaimer: State and Federal boating laws are constantly changing, and while we make every effort to ensure the information contained in this course is the most reliable, you should always check with your state boating authority for the most up-to-date laws and boating trends.
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