Boating Challenge Exam Dates and Locations
Boating Challenge Exam Dates and Locations If you are an experienced boater and have a good working knowledge of the navigation rules and Virginia boating laws, you may opt to take an 80 question challenge exam. These exams will be scheduled throughout Virginia. You will have a maximum of 3 hours to complete the exam. The exam is closed book, no reference material is allowed in the examination room. The Virginia's Watercraft Owner's Guide and other boating materials; such as, Chapman's, are suggested as study material.
The Challenge exam is one of three ways to meet Virginia's Boating Safety Education Requirement. You may also take a classroom course or internet course. To find a Boating Challenge Exam near you, select a location from the below drop down box. Each exam will list the date of exam, location, and contact information. You must register by telephone or e-mail at least 3 days prior to the exam date with the point of contact for the exam. Walk-ins will not be allowed to take the exam. Exam proctors will only have enough exams on hand for those who have registered in advance.
Should you need special classroom accommodations, have special needs, or you do not see a class in your area, please contact the boating education coordinator for your region.