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| WISCONSIN BOAT SAFETY ... On-Line ... Mandatory Education Requirement In Wisconsin waters, if you were born on or after January 1, 1989, you're required to complete a boating safety course to legally operate a motorized boat or personal watercraft (PWC). Anyone is eligible to take a boating safety class and receive a safety education completion certificate, although the certificate is not valid for a child until he or she is 12 years old. |
With this safe boating course, you'll be on the
water with your Wisconsin boater education
certificate in just a few fun hours. This official
online course has the same boating safety
content as the Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources classroom course.
Pay $29.50—one time only, after you pass.
water with your Wisconsin boater education
certificate in just a few fun hours. This official
online course has the same boating safety
content as the Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources classroom course.
Pay $29.50—one time only, after you pass.
Click "Boating Safety" link to see:
* Interactive animations put you in the driver's
seat—casting off and docking, rescue
techniques, the "Circle of Death" and many
more
* Fast progress through the material—move
quickly through the super-short, easy-to-
comprehend learning segments
* More than an hour of streaming video
segments featuring award-winning actress
Roni and many exciting on-the-water action
sequences
Fast Facts
* 635,000 boats registered in Wisconsin
* Boats registered in IL, MN and Iowa add
hundreds of thousands to this total
* Fishing is the top activity enjoyed while in a
boat
* 16 people died in 2009 in boating accidents
* 81 % of boat operators in accidents had not
taken a safety course
Sources: Recreational Boating in Wisconsin:
The 2007 Survey; 2009 Wisconsin Boating
Program Report
* 635,000 boats registered in Wisconsin
* Boats registered in IL, MN and Iowa add
hundreds of thousands to this total
* Fishing is the top activity enjoyed while in a
boat
* 16 people died in 2009 in boating accidents
* 81 % of boat operators in accidents had not
taken a safety course
Sources: Recreational Boating in Wisconsin:
The 2007 Survey; 2009 Wisconsin Boating
Program Report
Videos:
SAFE BOATING:
SAFE BOATING:
PERSONAL WATERCRAFT
Personal watercraft are considered motorboats under Wisconsin law. The craft must be registered,
operators must follow all safety rules and users have to carry safety equipment, including fire
extinguishers.
Tips for safe operation
* Wear the proper safety equipment including a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket and eye
protection to keep water spray from obscuring your vision. Tennis shoes or deck shoes and gloves
offer better control of your machine. A wet suit provides protection from the elements. A whistle
attached to the life jacket can be used to summon help.
* Take a boating safety course. The Department of Natural Resources and boat dealers know where
courses are offered.
* Respect the rights of others. Keep a safe distance from other boats, and stay away from anglers,
canoeists and swimmers.
* Be conscious of the noise your craft makes. Running a PWC in a small area for a long time can be
irritating to others.
* Keep a lookout for other boats, especially other PWCs. Collisions are the most common type of
personal watercraft accident.
* Read the owner's manual so you understand the water bike's controls and features.
* Never operate personal watercraft without the safety lanyard attached to you. The lanyard
immediately cuts the engine if the operator falls. It's a safety feature that can help prevent bad
accidents.
* Never operate at night. It's illegal in Wisconsin.
* Don't operate a PWC if you have been drinking.
The Personal Watercraft Industry Association represents manufacturers of personal watercraft.
Personal watercraft are considered motorboats under Wisconsin law. The craft must be registered,
operators must follow all safety rules and users have to carry safety equipment, including fire
extinguishers.
Tips for safe operation
* Wear the proper safety equipment including a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket and eye
protection to keep water spray from obscuring your vision. Tennis shoes or deck shoes and gloves
offer better control of your machine. A wet suit provides protection from the elements. A whistle
attached to the life jacket can be used to summon help.
* Take a boating safety course. The Department of Natural Resources and boat dealers know where
courses are offered.
* Respect the rights of others. Keep a safe distance from other boats, and stay away from anglers,
canoeists and swimmers.
* Be conscious of the noise your craft makes. Running a PWC in a small area for a long time can be
irritating to others.
* Keep a lookout for other boats, especially other PWCs. Collisions are the most common type of
personal watercraft accident.
* Read the owner's manual so you understand the water bike's controls and features.
* Never operate personal watercraft without the safety lanyard attached to you. The lanyard
immediately cuts the engine if the operator falls. It's a safety feature that can help prevent bad
accidents.
* Never operate at night. It's illegal in Wisconsin.
* Don't operate a PWC if you have been drinking.
The Personal Watercraft Industry Association represents manufacturers of personal watercraft.
click above "boat exam" link to see new
narrated animations
Cost: $29.99
This online boating safety course is
approved by the Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources. Successfully completing
this course will allow you to obtain your
Wisconsin Boating Safety Certificate.
| Click on the two on-line classes listed below to see which is the best fit for your child |
| ATTENTION New Requirement: All Recreational Safety Students must now provide a DNR Customer ID Number to your instructor before completing any safety class. Get your number by calling DNR's Customer Service at 1-888-936-7463 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. or visit a DNR Service Centers. |
BOAT SAFETY
| test your boat safety knowledge |