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BoaterExam Launches Interactive Boater Education Course in 37 States

Posted on: Thursday, 18 June 2009, 16:29 CDT

Successfully completing the online boating safety coursework allows students to meet mandatory education requirements

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 18 /PRNewswire/ -- It's been more than a year in the making, but 37 states recently made the new BoaterExam interactive boater education course available as an online option to meet mandatory boater education requirements. Now, millions of boaters will have access to an animated and narrated course they can take online when it's convenient for them. This boating education course is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), recognized by the US Coast Guard and covers 100 percent of the state's exam requirements in 37 states across the country.

"We are extremely excited about this new course process," said Kerry Moher, vice president, BoaterExam.com. "The study guide has more than 150 animations and practice quizzes that will better prepare students to successfully complete the final exam."

BoaterExam.com course participants learn about boat classifications, hull designs, motors, legal requirements for registration and equipment, navigation rules, basic safety regulations and waterway marking systems all in a narrative fashion with more than 300 original illustrations and 150 animated video clips. Each of the courses' seven chapters is followed by chapter summaries and practice quizzes. Students also have access to BoaterExam.com's industry exclusive toll-free customer service help line (1-866-764-2628) from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. (central), seven days a week.

According to the latest research, 47 states/territories have some type of mandatory boater education requirement. Most states allow online courses to meet mandatory education requirements.

"Online education programs, such as BoaterExam.com, provide an opportunity for people to be trained and educated in boating safety techniques through an online study guide that is animated and narrated," said Gail Kulp, Education Director - National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA).

The BoaterExam.com courses and final exams are typically free. In some cases, students have the option to pay a one-time fee (ranging from $29.95 to $39.95) only when they pass the final exam to obtain their official results. Students often can print off a temporary certificate immediately. The permanent Boater Education Card (also called a Boating Safety Certificate and often mistakenly referred to as a 'boating license') arrives by mail in 2-3 weeks. The Card is good for life and never needs to be renewed. Passing a boater education course may also result in a discount for boat or personal watercraft insurance. For complete boater education regulations or for more information on the new BoaterExam Certification courses, visit www.boaterexam.com/usa .

SOURCE BoaterExam.com

Source: PR Newswire

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