Boating Education

No person born on or after January 1, 1989, shall operate on public waters of Kansas any motorboat or sailboat unless the person possesses a certificate of completion of an approved boater safety education course. This does not apply to a person operating a motorboat or sailboat accompanied by and under the direct and audible supervision of a person over 17 years of age who either: (1) possesses a certificate of completion of an approved boater safety education course, or (2) is legally exempt from the requirement. The education requirement does not apply to persons 21 years of age or older.

A listing of boater safety courses offered by KDWP, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and U.S. Power Squadrons is maintained on the KDWP web site at: ksoutdoors.com.

HOME STUDY COURSE

Provided free of charge. If you are unable to access the internet, call (620) 672-0770 to have an examination packet mailed to you.

INTERNET COURSE

Fees may apply for these courses. There are five approved internet courses for the State of Kansas: www.boat-ed.com/ks www.boaterexam.com www.boatus.org/onlinecourse/kansas.asp www.boatsmartexam.com/us/kansas www.ilearntoboat.com/kansas Check with each company for their cost and turnaround time for certification.

CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION

Some classroom courses may have a fee. Volunteer instructors and KDWP staff organize classes in their communities. Class locations can be found on the KDWP website. For more information contact Chelsea.Hofmeier@ks.gov or (620) 672-5911 ext 170. Information on becoming a volunteer instructor can be found on the KDWP website.