Course

Boating safety education is required for any motorboat operator, 12 years of age or older, born after January 1, 1974.  The Boat Vermont, 8 hour classroom course will enable you to get the certification that you need.

The course is 8 hours and is offered over 4 days.  Participants must be present at all classes to be eligible for certification.

Williston Recreation - Instructor: Jon Fick
Location: 3294 St. George Road, Williston | map
Dates: April 29, May 1, 6, 8, 2024 
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm

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This course consists of two four-hour sessions. September 14 and 21 from 9am-2pm. Vermont law requires all motorized boat and PWC operators born after January 1, 1974, to pass a boater safety course and to carry a boater education card.

Woodard Marine – Instructor: Rob Sterling
Location: Woodard Marine, 615 Creek Rd. Hydeville, VT 05750 | map
Questions: Contact Rob Sterling at Woodard Marine (802)-265-3690 or email Rob@woodardmarine.com

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For more information about boater safety courses in-person and online, click here. 

This course consists of two four-hour sessions. August 10 and August 17 from 9am-2pm. Vermont law requires all motorized boat and PWC operators born after January 1, 1974, to pass a boater safety course and to carry a boater education card.

Woodard Marine – Instructor: Rob Sterling
Location: Woodard Marine, 615 Creek Rd. Hydeville, VT 05750 | map
Questions: Contact Rob Sterling at Woodard Marine (802)-265-3690 or email Rob@woodardmarine.com

Register Now

For more information about boater safety courses in-person and online, click here. 

This course consists of two four-hour sessions. Vermont law requires all motorized boat and PWC operators born after January 1, 1974, to pass a boater safety course and to carry a boater education card.

Woodard Marine – Instructor: Rob Sterling
Location: Woodard Marine, 615 Creek Rd. Hydeville, VT 05750 | map
Questions: Contact Rob Sterling at Woodard Marine (802)-265-3690 or email Rob@woodardmarine.com

Register Now

For more information about boater safety courses in-person and online, click here. 

This course consists of two four-hour sessions. Vermont law requires all motorized boat and PWC operators born after January 1, 1974, to pass a boater safety course and to carry a boater education card.

Woodard Marine – Instructor: Rob Sterling
Location: Woodard Marine, 615 Creek Rd. Hydeville, VT 05750 | map
Questions: Contact Rob Sterling at Woodard Marine (802)-265-3690 or email Rob@woodardmarine.com

Register Now

For more information about boater safety courses in-person and online, click here. 

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is offering a New Instructor Training Course for people interested in volunteering to teach Hunter Education courses in Vermont.

All applicants must complete their instructor paperwork and online homework before attending the course.

Click here for more information about becoming a new Hunter Education Instructor.

Learn the basics of boater safety including the Vermont state laws and regulations. This course is mandatory for individuals wishing to operate a boat who were born after January 1, 1974. Attendees must be present all three days of class from start to finish in order to qualify to take the exam and receive a boating certificate, with no exceptions. 

Milton Recreation 

Location: Milton Grange, Milton

Dates: April 2-4

Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm

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Learn the basics of boater safety including the Vermont state laws and regulations. This course is mandatory for individuals wishing to operate a boat who were born after January 1, 1974. Attendees must be present all three days of class from start to finish in order to qualify to take the exam and receive a boating certificate, with no exceptions. 

Milton Recreation 

Location: Milton Grange, Milton

Dates: April 2-4

Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm

Register Now

Learn the basics of boater safety including the Vermont state laws and regulations. This course is mandatory for individuals wishing to operate a boat who were born after January 1, 1974. Attendees must be present all 4 days of class from start to finish in order to qualify to take the exam and receive a boating certificate, with no exceptions. 

Williston Recreation- Instructor Jon Fick

Location: 3294 St. George Road, Williston

Dates: April 29, May 1, 6, 8

Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm

Register Now

Learn the basics of boater safety including the Vermont state laws and regulations. This course is mandatory for individuals wishing to operate a boat who were born after January 1, 1974. Attendees must be present all three days of class from start to finish in order to qualify to take the exam and receive a boating certificate, with no exceptions. 

Milton Recreation 

Location: Milton Grange, Milton

Dates: April 2-4

Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm

Register Now