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There are several ways to
take a NASBLA approved Boating Education Course. Listed below are several organizations
that offer the course. Click on each organization to find out dates, times,
contacts and locations.
On or after May 1, 2010 any person under the age of 26 must complete a NASBLA approved boating education course before operating any vessel propelled by a motor of 10 HP or greater.
G.S. 75A-16.2 Boater Safety Education Now Required In North Carolina FAQ's
Click here to find a Wildlife Resources Commission's Boating Education course.

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U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
If you have any questions about boating safety courses offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, call 1-800-336-BOAT.US Power Squadron home page | Locate USPS public boating classes
If you have any questions about boating safety courses offered by the U.S. Power Squadron, call 1-888-FOR-USPS.
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The websites listed below for online courses on boating safety are not administered by North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. Please be advised, the commission only maintains records for courses offered through our agency. If you choose to complete your boating safety training through a source other than the commission, you will be responsible for obtaining the necessary documentation to prove successful completion of the course through the course provider. The courses listed do meet all education certification requirements for North Carolina.
http://www.boatingbasicsonline.com/
http://www.boatus.org/onlinecourse/default.htm?WT.mc_id=400082
http://www.americasboatingcourse.com/