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All courses are state-approved and recognized by the United States Coast Guard, and approved by the National Association of Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA)
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State-Approved Boating Courses
All Boat Ed Online Courses are approved by the state agency responsible for the administration of each state's Boater Education Card.
Every one of our online boating license courses features easy to understand boating safety instructions and hundreds of detailed illustrations to help you improve your boating skills and become a better, more prepared skipper.
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United States Coast Guard Recognized
All of Boat Ed's Online Boater Safety Courses are recognized by the United States Coast Guard as meeting the standards of the National Recreational Boating Safety Program.
USCG Auxilary Course Provider
Boat Ed is the only boater safety course provider that develops print materials on behalf of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the uniformed, civilian volunteer arm of the United States Coast Guard.
NASBLA-Approved
The Boat Ed State Boating CoursesCourse are approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and meets the National Boating Education Standards.
NASBLA is a national nonprofit organization that works to develop public policy for recreational boating safety. NASBLA represents the recreational boating authorities of all 50 states and the U.S. territories.