Who needs a DC Boater Education Card?
All operators of motorized watercraft in the District of Columbia must have a Boater Education Card.
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The District of Columbia Harbor Patrol currently has a mandatory education requirement that requires all boaters on District of Columbia waters to carry a Boating Safety Certificate with them while they are on the water.
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We found out a long time ago that people learn best when they can see what they're learning. Shouldn't you be tested the same way? Every one of our exam questions is illustrated to help you get your boating licence.
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Our DC boating license course features hundreds of rich engaging boating videos and animations. That means you aren't just reading: You're watching, listening and learning.
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This official DC boating safety course is approved by the State of DC Metropolitan Police Department.
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