Course options
Boaters may take an approved boater education course in the classroom, online or at home.
Following are the approved classes boaters may take. Prices and requirements vary depending
on the type of course taken.
Classroom options
Classroom courses vary in length and cost, depending on the course provider. Classes offer
students the chance to interact with an instructor who is an experienced boater as well as
learn specific local boating information and network with other boaters.
The following organizations offer boating education classroom courses:
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
America's Boating Course (ABC)
- Course length: Eight- to 12-hour course
- When: One full day; two half days; or one night a week for four to seven weeks
- Cost: Fees vary
- Course description
Boating Skills and Seamanship
- Course length: Eight- to 13-lesson course (exceeds minimum state requirements)
- When: Weekly for six to seven weeks
- Cost: Fees vary
- Course description
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary class schedule
U.S. Power Squadron
Squadron Boating Course
- Course length: Seven weeks (exceeds minimum state requirements)
- When: Six or seven, two-hour classes
- Cost: Fees vary
- Course description
BoatSmart Course
- When: One full day; two half days; one evening a week for three to four weeks
- Cost: Fees vary
- Course description
For USPS District 16 class schedules, go online or call (888) FOR-USPS.
For USPS District 32 class schedules, go online or call (888) FOR-USPS.
Adventures in Boating Washington - Classroom Course
This course was developed specifically for Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission.
The independent instructors teaching this course are certified by the agency. The Adventures in
Boating Washington, A Course on Responsible Boating manual is used in the classroom. The course
covers a number of important safety topics (course description).
The course length, date and cost all vary depending on the independent instructor teaching the
course. The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission does not establish the course fees or
location of the classroom. Several community colleges offer this course through their continuing
education programs.
Class Schedule
The class schedule reflects all
upcoming classes reported to State Parks from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadron
and independent instructors. Other certified classes may be offered, but not reflected on this schedule.
Online courses
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: $24.50 for exam results, only when you pass.
Customer Service: (800) 830-2268
Online provider:
American Boating Education
Study material needed: Washington Boat Operator online manual
Practice test available: Yes, Free practice quizzes are offered after each section.
Pay online for the education card: No. Boaters need to mail the application form, copy of completion certificate and $10 fee.
Cost: $14.95 for exam results, only when you pass.
Customer Service: (877) 677-2628
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, only when you pass.
Customer Service: (866) 764-2628
Online provider:
BoatU.S. Foundation Online Boating Safety Course
Study material needed: Online Course Manual
Practice test available: Yes. Practice quizzes are offered after each section and allow unlimited free tests.
Pay online for the education card: No. Boaters need to mail the application form,
copy of completion certificate and $10 fee.
Cost: No charge
Customer Service: (800) 336-2628
Online provider:
PWC Safety School.com
Study material needed: JetSmart Safety Handbook
Practice test available: Yes. Practice quizzes are offered after each section.
Pay online for the education card: No. Boaters need to mail in application form, copy of
completion certificate and the $10 fee.
Cost: No charge
Customer Service: (206) 682-3699
Adventures in Boating Washington - Home Study Course
The Adventures in Boating Washington course is Washington State Parks guide to help boaters meet
requirements of the state's Mandatory Boater Education law. It offers the basics of safe boating that
all recreational boaters should know. The home study course includes the Adventures in Boating
Washington manual and certification exam booklet. The course covers a number of important safety
topics (course description). A certificate
of accomplishment is issued upon successful completion of the exam.
The home study course with exam costs $10.84 each (1-4 copies) or $5.42 each (5 or more copies).
Prices include shipping and tax. The home study course may be purchased through the Washington State
Department of Printing by the following methods:
- By mail: Send a completed the order
form and check or money order payable to Washington State Department of Printing, P.O. Box 798,
Olympia, WA 98507-0798.
- By phone: For credit card orders, please call (360) 586-6360 (Visa or MasterCard orders only).
- Online: Order the course book through the Department of Printing Fulfillment Center Web site.
Print these tips for help purchasing the course book online
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