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62 lessons · 9 chapters

Boating Resources

Preview every topic in the Florida boating safety course — diagrams and key concepts free, the full lessons and exam in the course.

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1.Boating Terminology

2 lessons
Parts of a BoatDirectional Terms

2.The Boat

4 lessons
Types of PowerboatsPersonal Watercraft and Other VesselsHull Types and DesignPropulsion Systems

3.Boating Equipment

10 lessons
Life Jackets - Types and RequirementsLife Jacket Requirements and CareFire ExtinguishersVisual Distress SignalsSound Producing DevicesNavigation LightsVentilation SystemsBackfire Flame ArrestorRecommended Safety EquipmentCapacity and Loading

4.Trip Planning & Preparation

7 lessons
Weather AwarenessFloat PlansPre-Departure ChecklistFueling SafetyNavigation ToolsTides and CurrentsPassenger Safety Briefing

5.Marine Environment

4 lessons
Protected SpeciesMarine Pollution PreventionProtecting Marine HabitatsInvasive Species Prevention

6.Safe Boat Operation

8 lessons
Safe Speed and LookoutRight of Way RulesNavigation AidsOperating Under the InfluenceWake ResponsibilityRestricted Areas and Special ZonesPropeller SafetyEngine Cut-Off Devices (ECOS)

7.Emergency Preparedness

7 lessons
Man OverboardCapsizing and Falls OverboardFire FightingRunning Aground and FloodingDistress Signals and Calling for HelpCarbon Monoxide DangersFirst Aid Basics

8.Other Water Activities

5 lessons
Water Skiing and Towed SportsPersonal Watercraft OperationScuba Diving and SnorkelingPaddlecraft SafetyFishing Safety

9.Florida Boating Regulations

15 lessons
Who Needs Boater EducationAge Restrictions for OperatorsRegistration RequirementsTitling RequirementsAccident Reporting RequirementsPWC Specific RulesBoating Under the InfluenceReckless and Careless OperationManatee Protection ZonesLocal and Special RegulationsWaterway Markers and SignsLivery (Rental) OperationsFishing and Hunting from BoatsPollution and Environmental LawsLivery (Rental Boat) Requirements

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The full course is self-paced, built to the NASBLA and Florida FWC education standards, and ends with a 25-question exam with unlimited retakes.

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