Boating Safety Class Locator
To find a boating class near you, select a location from the below drop down box. Each class will list the date of class, location, type of class, and contact information. Most classes required advanced registration. You can register with the point of contact for the class.
Should you need special classroom accommodations, you have special needs, or you do not see a class in your area, please contact the boating education coordinator for your region.
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NASBLA-approved/VDGIF-Authorized Courses
The following courses are NASBLA-approved and authorized by DGIF. Note: all boating courses authorized by VDGIF contain detailed information on the operation of Personal Watercraft.
| Course | Description | Length |
|---|---|---|
| BS&S | USCG Auxiliary "Boating Skills & Seamanship" Topics Covered: Boat construction; boating vocabulary; boat handling; legal requirements; navigation rules & aids; piloting; marine engines; knots; basic sailing; trailering; weather; locks & dams; radiotelephone |
6-13 lessons |
| BSC | USCG Auxiliary's "Boating Safely" or U.S. Power Squadron's "Boat Smart" | |
| USPS | U.S. Power Squadron's "Public Boating Course" Topics Covered: Boat construction; boating vocabulary; boat handling; legal requirements; navigation rules & aids; piloting; marine engines; knots; basic sailing; trailering; weather; locks & dams; radiotelephone |
7 lessons |
| Boat Virginia | VDGIF "Boat Virginia" Topics Covered: All about boats; legal requirements; navigation rules; preparation/trailering; accidents; weather; water sports. |
6-9 hours |
| ABC | America's Boating Course may be taught in the classroom or taken as a home study program. The final exam is proctored by a member of the USPS® or the USCG Auxiliary. |