Staying Safe on The Water
Boating Education
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary boating courses provide instruction to boaters at all levels, from the fundamental to the advanced. Our courses (virtual and classroom) are taught by experienced and knowledgeable CGAUX instructors committed to the highest standards of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Division 16 instructors are able to proctor the TWRA exam. You have the option to take the course in-person or take the TN Boating course online (see link in left navigation menu). If you take the online course, you'll need to bring proof of completion and then take the exam with a live proctor.
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Tennessee State Residents
Any Tennessee resident born after January 1, 1989, must show the TWRA-issued wallet Boating Safety Education Certificate as proof of successful completion of the TWRA Boating Safety exam. No other certificate will be accepted as meeting the requirements of the law. The Tennessee mandatory boating education law is similar to the driver’s license law. You acquire the study materials, study, and then take an approved boating safety exam administered by an approved representative of the TWRA.
The certification is not required if there is an adult (18 years old or older) on board to take immediate control of the vessel. However, this adult, if born after January 1, 1989, must have the boating education certification.
Getting ready to head out on the water? Make sure you have everything you need in Tennessee!
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