MANDATORY BOATING EDUCATION

    

    WHO NEEDS TO BE CERTIFIED:

  1) Anyone born on or after Jan 1, 1986 , who operates a vessel with a motor larger than 10-horse power.

   2) Anyone who operates a personal watercraft  ( Jet ski/ wave runner), regardless of age.


    WHERE TO GO TO FIND A CLASSROOM COURSE:

 CCRl Lincoln/Warwick Campuses: (401) 333-7070

 Or

www.state.ri.us/DEM/

GO TO: “Programs-Law Enforcement-Boating Safety Topics.”
 This web site will provide you with links to various boating organizations and agencies, such as  U.S. Coast Guard, to help you find a boating course nearest you.

 COURSES MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 8 HOURS AND BE STATE APPROVED


OTHER OPTIONS TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATION

1) Take an online course through DEM's website at www.state.ri.us/DEM/
2) Home study course booklets available by calling DEM/Division of Law Enforcement

    PLEASE NOTE:

  • ANYONE TAKING AN ONLINE OR HOME STUDY COURSE MUST TAKE A CHALLENGE EXAM 
    THROUGH THE DEM/DIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT IN ORDER TO BE CERTIFIED.

  • FOR A LIST OF EXAM DATES AND LOCATIONS OR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

 DEM/DIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
 (401) 222-3070

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