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State Boating and Boater Education Information
As of 2010, all boaters in Florida who were born on or after January 1, 1988 must carry a valid Boater Education ID Card when operating any motorized vessel of 10hp or more. Non-Florida residents need proof of completion of a NASBLA-approved boating course.
Note: You do not need a 'boating license' to operate a boat in Florida. You do need a Florida Boater Education ID Card.
To get your Florida Boater Education ID Card, you need to take a course that has been approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA).
One of the easiest ways to get your Florida Boater Education ID Card is through BOATERexam.com.
Facts:
- Florida has the most boats registered of any state with more than 900,000.
- With $1.1 billion spent on boating in 2011, Florida is ranked the #1 state for boating by the U.S. boating industry.
- Florida accounted for 13% of U.S. boating accidents in 2010 and 10% of boating-related fatalities.
What can I expect from BOATERexam.com?
The BOATERexam.com course includes 7 chapters followed by a 60-question final exam. Each of the chapters has a 10-question quiz to help you prepare for the exam.
BOATERexam.com is narrated, interactive and provides visual aids in its testing, features that make learning interesting and passing easier. Boaters choose BOATERexam.com by more than 2 to 1 over the next leading competitor*.
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Why choose BOATERexam.com for your Florida Boating Safety Education ID Card?
- Approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Fast and convenient online study
- Interactive course material makes learning easy
U.S. Coast Guard Recreational Boating Statistics for Florida
| |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
| Total number of accidents |
633 |
633 |
616 |
610 |
608 |
| Fatal accidents |
60 |
67 |
50 |
53 |
65 |
| Fatalities |
68 |
75 |
55 |
67 |
69 |
*2011 Responsive Management report.