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Boater Education Card – California
- California State-Approved
- 100% Online
- Self-paced
- Certificate of Completion
- 3-6 hours (self-paced)
- N/A
$29.95
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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 California boater education card.
| State / Jurisdiction | California |
|---|---|
| Approving agency | California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) |
| 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
As of 1/1/2025 the California Boater Card is required for operators of all ages. Lifetime card.
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 California Boater Card?
As of January 1, 2025, operators of all ages.
Does it expire?
No - it is a lifetime card.
How do I earn it?
By passing an approved boater safety course and exam.
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