Florida Boating Safety Course
Get Your Official Boating License
Complete Florida's boater safety education requirement online. Study at your own pace, pass the exam, and print your temporary certificate instantly.
Do You Need This Course?
Florida law requires anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 who operates a motorized vessel of 10 horsepower or more to complete an approved boater safety course.
This includes:
Unlimited Exam Retakes
Didn't pass? No worries! Retake the exam as many times as you need until you succeed. We want you to get certified!
Learn on Any Device
Desktop, tablet, or smartphone - our course works seamlessly on all your devices.
Progress Saved
Complete the course in one sitting or over several days. We'll save your progress automatically.
Get Your Boating License in 4 Easy Steps
Our streamlined process gets you from sign-up to certified boater as quickly as possible.
Sign Up
Create your account and access the complete Florida boating safety course instantly.
Study & Pass
Work through 9 chapters at your own pace. Take quizzes to test your knowledge. We save your progress!
Print Your Certificate
Pass the final exam (80% required) and print your temporary boating certificate immediately.
Get on the Water!
That's it! You're ready to legally and safely operate a boat in Florida waters.
Comprehensive Florida Boating Education
Our course covers everything you need to know to operate a boat safely and legally in Florida waters.
Florida boating laws and regulations
Navigation rules and right-of-way
Required safety equipment
PWC (Jet Ski) specific requirements
Weather and water conditions
Emergency procedures
Environmental responsibility
Alcohol and boating laws
Trailering and launching
Course Overview
Chapters
9 Comprehensive Chapters
Quizzes
After Each Chapter
Final Exam
25 Questions
Passing Score
80% (20/25 correct)
Exam Attempts
Unlimited
Certificate
Temporary (90 Days)
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Florida boating requirements
Explore Florida's Boating Destinations
From the crystal-clear springs of North Florida to the tropical waters of the Keys, discover the perfect spot for your next boating adventure.
North Florida
Historic coastal towns and pristine springs
Central Florida
Lakes, rivers, and family-friendly waters
South Florida
Tropical paradise with endless boating opportunities
Florida Keys
Island chain with world-class fishing and diving
West Coast
Gulf waters perfect for sunset cruises
East Coast
Atlantic waters and the Intracoastal Waterway
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