Mandatory Boater Education
In 2005, a law was passed requiring boat operators to take a boater safety education course in order to operate a boat in Washington state. The law applies to operators of motorboats with 15 horsepower or greater.
Boaters can take an education course in a classroom, online or at home. Once the course is completed and test passed, boaters need to send a completed application for their card.
Course options
Boaters may take an approved boater education course in the classroom, online or at home.
Following is a link to the approved online class that boaters may take.