Get Your Florida Boater Education ID card and FL Safe Boating Certificate

Who Needs a FL Boater Education ID Card? Anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 who operates any boat of 10 HP or more.

Boat America is a one- day course offered on Saturday from 9:00-4:00 (EST) at our Boca Raton, FL location. See below for the dates. Need more information? Call us at 561-391-3600, leave a message, and we will return your call.

• April 11, 2026
• May 16, 2026
• June 13, 2026
• August 8, 2026
• Oct 10, 2026
• Nov 14, 2026

This class offers an in-depth look at boating safety and provides the knowledge needed to obtain a certificate and a Florida Boating Education ID Card. Some insurance companies will also offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete this course.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Introduction to Boating – Types of power boats, boating vocabulary, sailboats, engine types, and personal watercraft.

• Before You Get Underway – Capacity plates, float plans, fueling, trailering, vessel maintenance.

• Operating Your Boat Safely and Navigation – Casting off and docking, navigation and passing rules, night navigation and lights, sound signals, aids to navigation, anchoring, locks and bridges, operating a PWC or jet-driven watercraft, and avoiding propeller strikes.

• Legal Requirements of Boating - Required Safety Equipment – Federal laws for registration and decals, titles, unlawful operation, alcohol and drug impairment, life jackets, fire extinguishers, sound-producing devices, lights, visual distress signals, PWC operation, waste and trash disposal, and reporting boating accidents, as well as Florida-specific boating regulations.

• Boating Emergencies – Hypothermia, boating accidents, man overboard, capsizing, fire emergencies, running aground, emergency radio calls, carbon monoxide dangers, and weather.

• Enjoying Water Sports and Boating – Special tips for water sports, including pre-departure checklists, protecting the environment, small boats and paddle-craft, water-skiing, hunting, snorkeling, and fishing.