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Boating Safety

Do You Need a License to Drive a Boat in Alberta?

February 3, 2022
3 min read

Here’s what you need to know about enjoying a legal (and fun!) boat day on the waters of Alberta. When you’re boating in Alberta, your options are pretty much endless. The province has tons of lakes — 600, in fact — that call it home, as well as almost 250 rivers. Settled right in the Canadian prairies, Alberta is famous…

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Boating Safety, Coast-to-Coast

Do You Need a License to Drive a Boat in Ohio?

Oct 28, 2021

With over 60,000 lakes, reservoirs and ponds in the state, boating in Ohio is one of the Midwest’s favorite pass times. From Lake Erie to the Miami River, Ohio has…

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Boating Safety, Coast-to-Coast

Do You Need a License to Drive a Boat in Florida?

Sep 30, 2021

Here’s what you need to know about enjoying a legal (and fun!) boat day in the Sunshine State. For awesome water adventure, Florida is one of the best places in…

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Do You Need a License to Drive a Boat in Canada?

Aug 26, 2021

Here’s what you need to know about operating a boat in Canada Depending on where you live or where you’re vacationing, odds are that the rules are different for boating,…

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Texas Boater Education: What You Need to Know

Jun 18, 2020

In Texas, you’ll need a card to operate certain watercraft if you were born on or after September 1, 1993. If you require certification but you’re not yet certified, you can be accompanied by a legal operator 18 years of age or older.

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BOATsmart! New York Boating Safety Certificate: What You Need to Know

June 18, 2020
2 min read

We have all of the info you need about your New York Boating Safety Certificate (New York Boating License), from reasons to get it and the process to obtain it to age requirements and the phase-in schedule.

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Coast-to-Coast

California Boater Card: What You Need to Know

Jun 1, 2020

It’s officially summertime, and there’s nothing better than being out on the water with a cold drink, sunscreen and your favorite people. But a ticket for operating a boat without…

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Boat Registration Process in Ontario

Mar 1, 2020
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BOATsmart! Answers: How Do I Get My Boating License Quickly?

Mar 1, 2020

Sitting in a weekend-long class with white walls, tennis ball chairs, and middle-school desks while your friends are out boating? To quote my favourite woman of the internet,  ‘Ain’t nobody…

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Coast-to-Coast, Lifestyle

Where To Go Boating in North Carolina

Dec 19, 2017

Almost 10% of North Carolina is water, so it’s no wonder boating one of the state’s most popular year-round activities. The Wildlife Resources Commission manages over 200 free, 24/7 public…

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