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Boater Education Card – South Carolina
- South Carolina State-Approved
- 100% Online
- Self-paced
- Certificate of Completion
- 3-6 hours (self-paced)
- N/A
$29.95
SC DNR boater safety education for operators born after July 1, 2007.
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Description
The South Carolina Boater Education course teaches safe, legal boating on South Carolina’s lakes, rivers, and coastal waters and helps younger operators meet the state’s boater education requirement. Boater education in South Carolina is administered by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR).
This online, self-paced course covers South Carolina boating laws, required safety gear, navigation rules, and emergency response for both powerboats and personal watercraft. You will gain the knowledge to operate confidently and avoid the most common causes of boating accidents.
Complete the course to earn your South Carolina Boater Education Card. Study on any device and finish at your own pace before you head out on the water.
What you'll learn
- Identify boat types, terminology, and required safety equipment
- Apply the navigation rules of the road and U.S. aids to navigation
- Operate safely, including PWC, towing, anchoring, and propeller awareness
- Respond to capsizing, falls overboard, cold water, fire, and other emergencies
- Understand your state's registration, boating-under-the-influence, and reporting laws
- Practice environmental responsibility and boating ethics
Who it's for
New and returning recreational boaters who need their South Carolina boater education card.
| State / Jurisdiction | South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Approving agency | SC Dept. of Natural Resources |
| Delivery | 100% Online |
| Format | Self-paced |
| Estimated duration | 3-6 hours (self-paced) |
| CE credit / hours | N/A |
| Level | Beginner |
| Language | English |
| Prerequisites | None |
Requirement details
Required under S.C. Code § 50-21-95 for persons born after 7/1/2007 operating a 10+ hp motorboat or PWC. Lifetime certificate.
Final approval, licensing, and acceptance of any certificate are determined solely by the applicable state agency. Requirements can change; verify current rules with the agency before enrolling.
Frequently asked questions
Who needs the South Carolina certificate?
People born after July 1, 2007 operating a 10+ hp motorboat or PWC.
Does it expire?
No - the certificate is valid for life.
Are there exemptions?
Yes, including holding a USCG license or being supervised by a qualified adult 18+.
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