Boater Education

The Department of Environmental Management's Division of Law Enforcement is responsible for the safety education of Rhode Island boaters. The Boat Rhode Island safe boating program is nationally recognized and approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. Many insurance companies offer a discount for successful completion. Boating safety education has been required by law since 2001 for many Rhode Island boaters. You have two ways to study boating safety:

Over the Internet ...

Learn what you need to be a safe boat operator online! The complete study course with exciting visuals awaits you on the Net. Interactive graphics help you learn and retain information on boating safely in Rhode Island. Go to the website below to find out how to prepare online for your boating safety certification.

Start today at www.boat-ed.com/ri

In a classroom ...

Share the learning experience with other boaters and a qualified instructor at one of the many safe boating courses being offered at Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) facilities around the state. Call the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management's Division of Law Enforcement to locate the next classroom course in your area.

Call 401-825-2000 Warwick
or 401-333-7070 Lincoln