SACRAMENTO — California officials have added a free online class offered by BoatUS to their list of approved boater education courses that meet the requirements of the state’s new mandatory boating safety education law, which goes into effect next year.
California law, which will be phased in by age, will eventually require boaters who operate a motorized vessel on state waters have a California Boater Card, which will be issued to boaters who have successfully completed a state-approved boater safety education course and passed an examination.
On Jan. 1, 2018, the law requires those 20 years of age and younger who operate a motorized vessel on state waterways have in their possession a California Boater Card issued by California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW).
Each year thereafter a new age group will be added to those who are required to have a valid California Boater Card. By 2025 all boaters who operate a motorized vessel on California waters will be required to carry a California Boater Card. Once issued, the card remains valid for a boat operator’s lifetime.
“We’ve loaded the course with interactive animations, videos and photos to give boaters an education that goes well beyond the basics of boating,” Chris...
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