Boating Courses

Legislation passed in 2019 called Brianna’s Law, requires all operators of motorized watercraft – regardless of age - to complete an approved boating safety class by 2025 (Not required for those who are renting boats). If you were born after January 1, 1993, you must take a Boating Safety class before operating a power boat this year 

The requirements to complete a class are based on age and will be phased in over a five year period beginning on January 1, 2020.

Those born on or after:    must complete a course by:
January 1, 1993                             2020
January 1, 1988                             2022
January 1, 1983                             2023
January 1, 1978                             2024
All motor boat operators regardless of age                     2025

Click to find the About Boating Safety (ABS) class nearest you