The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries requirements for online boating safety courses changed effective January 1, 2009 and the NEW Boat Virginia Online Course meets those requirements. The old Boat Virginia course and test does not meet those requirements and was discontinued on December 31, 2008.

• Take the NEW Boat Virginia Online Course!
• Or, you can order the Boat Virginia Video Course

The course material below remains as a resource for all who boat on Virginia's waters—particularly experienced boaters who need a refresher, but not a boater education certificate.

Virginia Online Boating Safety Course and Exam

The Boat Ed Advantage

• Recognized leader in boating safety—Boat Ed is the official and exclusive provider of print, video or online boating safety courses for 49 states, plus the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
• Boat insurance savings—Even if you aren't required to get your boating license, passing may help you save on boat and PWC insurance!
  

Prefer a Big Screen Video Option?

Want to learn about boating safety as a family? Prefer a video course with a mail-in test? You can order the approved and accepted Boat Virginia video home-study course on boat and PWC safety. What's included:

Instructional Video: An informative 60 minute video
Student Manual: A written guide to boating safety, Virginia boating laws and navigational procedures
Virginia Certification Test: A mail-in test to take at home to receive your Virginia boating safety education certificate.

Need More Information?

Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
4010 West Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23230