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. You must register by calling the Smith Mountain Eagle at the number below.
Boat VirginiaBoating Certification Classes
March 17 Moneta Fire Station Moneta
April 7 Cool Branch Fire/Rescue Squad Penhook
June 3 Church of The Brethren – Burnt Chimney Road Wertz
June 23 Resurrection Catholic Church Rt 122 Moneta
July 14 Goodview Baptist Church Goodview
August 18 Hardy Road Fire Station/Rescue Squad Hardy
All classes start at 9:00 A.M. sharp. It is an all day class, and generally out by 4:30 with a one hour break for lunch. Participants must register on line with www.dgif.virginia.gov.
Private Classes of 20
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)
