Boater Education
Education Requirement
Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1988, must have a Boating Safety Education Identification Card to legally operate a boat in Florida. Learn more about how to get your boater safety education ID card.
Courses
- Boater Safety Courses - Find approved boater safety courses.
- Airboat Course Providers
Temporary Certificate
The course completion certificate serves as a temporary means of complying with Florida’s Boating Safety Education Identification Card requirements. Learn how to obtain a temporary course completion certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions about the boater safety education requirements.
How to Prepare for a Hurricane - Tips and resources to help boat owners stay safe and reduce the risk of damage to their property.
Recreational Boating Accident Statistics - Carelessness and inattention are leading causes of boating accidents in Florida. Pay close attention to your surroundings while on the water, and you will be on your way to a safe and enjoyable outing.
Move Over for Emergency Vessels!
If you're approaching an emergency vessel with its emergency lights activated - move over! If you must approach within 300 feet, you are required to operate at slow speed, minimum wake.
Learn how you can nominate a Boating Safety Educator of the Year for Florida and to compete for the national award through the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA).