It's the Law! Mandatory Boater Safety Education

Currently, all boaters in Washington State age 50 and under are required to take or have taken a National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and Washington State approved boating education course to operate a boat with a motor rated over 15 horse power. 
 
To receive a Boater Education Card, boaters must complete the course then submit a copy of their course certificate along with the State Parks application.

In addition to the "Adventures in Boating Washington" class, boaters also have the option to fulfill boater education requirements online. The following organizations offer online courses that are approved by Washington State Parks and meet state mandatory boater education requirements:

• Online provider: Adventures in Boating – Washington
  • Study material needed: Adventures in Boating Handbook
  • Practice test available: Yes. Practice quizzes are offered after each section and allow unlimited free practice tests.
  • Pay online for the education card: Yes. The card costs $10 plus a 50-cent handling fee.
  • Cost: $15 for exam. $15 to retake exam.
  • Customer Service: (800) 830-2268
• Online provider: BoaterExam.com
  • Study material needed: Washington Safe Boating Course
  • Practice test available: No
  • Pay online for the education card: Yes. The card costs $10
  • Cost: $24.95 for exam results, exam retake is free.
  • Customer Service: (866) 764-2628

Other online courses can be located in the link.