FREE Boat Safety Class – Boundary County
The Boundary County Sheriff’s Office and Idaho Parks and Recreation is offering FREE Boat Safety classes. Classes will be offered May 10, 17 and 24 from 8 a.m. to 2p.m. There […]
Three Options for Boating Education
- Free Boating Safety Class. View the current listing of classes and contact the instructor as directed (limited availability at this time).
- Home Study. Review materials and take a test in the comfort of your own home at your own pace (no cost). To request the study materials call 208-514-2426 or complete the online order form. Click here to take your home study test online.
- Online Education. The following vendors are approved for the state of Idaho (fees may apply).
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- Boat-Ed (fee applies)
- Boater Exam (fee applies)
- Boat U.S. Foundation (free)
- Boat Smart (fee applies)
- Interactive Boating Course (fee applies)
Life Jacket Loaner Stations
Find a Life Jacket Loaner Station near you!
Answers to Common Questions
Videos
- Boat-Ed Safety Matters Video Series
- Boat U.S. Foundation How to Select and Fit a Life Jacket on a Child
- Boat U.S. Boating Simulation Games
- Coldwater Safety Training and Information
- Boating Safety PSA #1- with Idaho’s Hale Family
- Boating Safety PSA #2 – with Captain Keith Colburn
Resources
- Idaho Boating Handbook – Provided by Boat-Ed
- Idaho Statutes – Idaho Safe Boating Act
- Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation Rules (IDAPA)
- Sharpen your Skills – Boating Safety Practice Quiz
- Free Online Paddling Course
- Learn about Navigation Rules