FREE Boat Safety Class
The Boundary County Sheriff’s Office and Idaho Parks and Recreation is offering FREE Boat Safety classes. Classes will be offered May 10th, 17th and 24th from 8am to 2pm. 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.
- 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