Welcome Louisiana Boaters!

This handbook is published by Boat Ed, the official provider of Louisiana's boating safety course. Although this handbook is a convenient reference tool, students wanting to receive official Louisiana boating safety certification would benefit from studying Boat Ed's comprehensive boat safety course.

All boating safety course material has been developed in conjunction with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, and is the same material used in their classroom courses. Take the official Louisiana boating safety course.

This icon is used to indicate a U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Rule. You are legally required to adhere to all Navigation Rules.

Boater Education Required!

All persons born after January 1, 1984, who are operating a vessel of more than 10 horsepower without adult supervision, are required to complete an approved boating education course successfully before operating alone.

Read more about this law.

Louisiana enforcement officers patrol our waterways to make your boating experience safe and pleasant. Cooperate with them by following the suggestions outlined in this manual as well as the rules of common courtesy while operating your boat.

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