Don’t Hit The Water Without Your Card

Florida does not have a “boating license.” The Boating Safety Education Identification Card is proof of successful completion of the educational requirements and is valid for life.

Required for anyone born on or after 1/1/1988 to operate a boat in Florida

How To Get Your Card

The Boating Safety Education ID card is issued by the state of Florida to individuals who complete a NASBLA approved boating Safety course and pass the final exam.

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Take a Boating Safety Course

Schedule your boating safety course, this is a one-day class taught in-person, the course is eight hours with breaks and also includes lunch on us!

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Pass The Exam

At the end of the class you take an exam, don’t worry, if have paying attention class you should be able to easily pass the exam.

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Receive Your Lifetime Card

Before you leave the class you will receive your Coast Guard Auxiliary Certificate and your temporary card, you will receive the permanent card in the mail within 2-3 weeks

The Official Boating Safety Course of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

One day course

One day, eight-hour boating certificate class that offers in-depth boating information.

Certified Instructors

The course is taught by Certified Instructors of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

Print Material

You will receive print course materials, and print government boating safety information.

Same Day Certification

Individuals who successfully complete the exam are awarded the Coast Guard certificate on the same day

What You Will Learn

Introduction to Boating

Types of power boats, boating vocabulary, sailboats, paddle boats, powering boats, and engine types.

Boating Law

Boat registration, regulations, hull identification numbers, required safety equipment, Federal boating law, state boating law, and reporting accidents.