Boating Education Courses

Smith Mountain Lake Region

Schedule

Boat Virginia safety courses are offered locally this winter and spring by the SML Sail and Power Squadron.  These are free classes and the course is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. It is also recognized by the US Coast Guard.  Here are the current Saturday classes scheduled in our area.

Boat VirginiaBoating Certification Classes

2013 Boat Classes

Authorized Online Virginia Boating Courses

As of January 1, 2009 the online boating education courses listed here are accepted by VDGIF as meeting the basic requirements to obtain a boating safety education certificate. The courses meet the NASBLA minimum standards and include Virginia specific boating laws and regulations. These are comprehensive courses that take approximately six hours to complete.
To receive a certificate of completion or obtain any further information you will need to contact the sponsor below.

Online Course Name Company Phone
Boat Virginia Boating Safety Course               Boat Ed                             1-800-830-2268

You may also visit the Boat US website that links you to the Coast Guard online safety course.

Useful Links:
Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 81, 5SR (Roanoke, VA)