BOATER SAFETY
Your safety while out on the water is very important to us. Please watch the required videos below. At the time of your craft check-out, you will be asked to sign a video verification form along with your other paperwork. Thank you for your understanding and participation in our boater education course. Please note (N.C. §75A-16.2)
Boater Education Steps:
For those who meet our renter requirements, but need to complete the Boater Safety Course. Any person born on or after January 1, 1988 must complete a NASBLA approved boating education course before operating any vessel propelled by a motor of 10 HP or greater.
Step ONE: You can find boater safety education requirements by clicking here.
Step TWO: There are several ways to take a NASBLA approved Boating Education Course. Please select the Instructor Led Courses tab or the Online Courses tab where several organizations that offer the course are listed. Click on each organization to find out dates, times, contacts and locations.
Step THREE: You may take a NASBLA approved Boating Education Course, as described above online.
Step FOUR: Other Boater Safety Education websites:
(Please note: out of state NASBLA Boater Safety cards will be accepted)
For those who are not required to complete a Boater Education Course, please review the videos below to ensure safe vessel operation or download our Boating Guidelines PDF.
N.C. §75A-16.2 Boater Safety Education Now Required In North Carolina FAQ's
Click here to find a Wildlife Resources Commission's Boating Education course.
