If you're shopping for a boating safety course, you've likely come across both Boat-Ed and Recademics. Boat-Ed has partnered with state boating agencies for over 40 years and is the official course provider in dozens of states. The certificate carries state authority. Recademics is a…
Wide-open reservoirs, pristine mountain lakes, and uncrowded rivers make Wyoming one of the most rewarding boating destinations in the West, and one of the few states with no mandatory boating education requirement. Wyoming does not require a boating safety certificate for any operator, regardless of…
Boating under the influence (BUI) is the term for operating a vessel while impaired by alcohol or drugs. Similar to a DUI, the legal limit for a BUI is generally a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08%. Being impaired on the water is highly dangerous…
Before heading out on West Virginia's more than 2,000 miles of navigable waterways, most boaters need to know whether they're required to carry a Boater Education Certificate. West Virginia requires a Boater Education Certificate for anyone born on or after December 31, 1986, who operates…
Two separate education requirements apply to boaters on Utah waters, and understanding both is essential before you launch. Utah requires a lifetime Boating Safety Education Certificate for operators aged 12–17 who operate a personal watercraft, and a free annual Mussel-Aware Boater course for all boaters.
