<p>Teri not only enjoys writing and the outdoors, she also loves telling people how to stay safe when on the water or when enjoying other outdoor activities.</p>
If you're planning to rent a motorized boat in the US, you'll generally be required to have a boater education card. That's true even if you're not a boat owner yourself, as most rental companies have a boating license boat rental requirement. The simplest way…
Yes, Boat-Ed is an accredited and official boating safety course. If you've searched "is Boat-Ed official accredited," the short answer is yes: Boat-Ed courses are NASBLA-approved. Boat-Ed's boater education courses are developed directly with state wildlife agencies and boating commissions, and in many states, Boat-Ed…
Most US states don't issue boating licenses the same way they issue driver's licenses. What most people call a boating license is usually a boating safety certificate or boater education card. This credential proves you've completed an approved boating course. Generally, the card doesn't expire…
Free boating safety courses can be a valuable starting point, but they're not always the official course your state requires. If you're comparing a NASBLA-approved boating course like Boat-Ed against a free alternative, the differences go beyond price. Boat-Ed differs from free options like the…
The best boating safety course in Texas is one approved by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). Boat-Ed develops the official Texas Boater Education course in partnership with TPWD, the same content used in classroom instruction, delivered online. It meets the requirement for anyone…
