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Post by prodigal on Apr 9, 2016 11:07:30 GMT -5
I took course in 2014 though I live in WV. As you know it wasn't mandatory then but was in the works. At that time it was only going to be required by visitors to the State of VA. if they were there so many days/yr. I cannot find the exacts on this since it has passed. I found an article on the course, but it doesn't address visitors. Can anyone show me the specifics?? Thanks in advance..
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Post by ghostcomanche©® on Apr 9, 2016 14:09:20 GMT -5
As of July 1, 2015, all PWC operators age 14 and older and motorboat operators 50 and younger must complete a boating safety course. Beginning July 1, 2016, all PWC operators age 14 and older and all motorboat operators regardless of age need to take a boating safety course. The way I read this, there is no distinction between Virginia residents and visitors. It covers anyone who operates a boat or PWC on Virginia waters. There is more information on Virginia Boating Safety Course requirements here: www.dgif.virginia.gov/boating/education/requirement/ |
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Post by prodigal on Apr 9, 2016 14:15:06 GMT -5
This is the info I found as well. Doesn't mention visitors, that I can find anyway. Thnx regardless!
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Post by ghostcomanche©® on Apr 9, 2016 14:20:57 GMT -5
Prodigal, there are no "visitor" clauses to the regulations. They apply to everyone equally who operates a boat or PWC in Virginia.
Safety boating courses completed in other states are accepted in Virginia. All states recognize other states boating safety courses, and cards.
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Post by drag4striper on Apr 9, 2016 14:29:01 GMT -5
I believe an out of state boater doesn't need the course as long as the person meets regs. for his home state and uses Va. waters less than 90 days.
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Post by ghostcomanche©® on Apr 9, 2016 15:11:35 GMT -5
Dragforstriper......I stand corrected......I did a little more research and came up with the following. I found the following from the VDGIF website, about exemptions to the Virginia regulations. Question 6 Does the law provide for any exemptions or exceptions to the boating safety education requirement? Answer Yes, but only a few. Boaters in possession of a valid license to operate a vessel issued to maritime personnel by the U. S. Coast Guard or a marine certificate issued by the Canadian government are already covered. The law also allows for: * a 90 day temporary operator's certificate for the owner(s) of a newly acquired boat. This nonrenewable temporary operator's certificate would be issued along with the certificate of number (boat registration) and gives the owner(s) of a newly acquired boat 90 days within which to successfully complete a boater safety education course, or successfully complete the equivalency exam *operation with a rental or lease agreement from a motorboat rental or leasing business and completion of a dockside safety checklist*operation under onboard direct supervision of a person who already meets the education requirement (so you can teach your kids or other family members/friends how to more safely operate a boat) *operation by non-residents operating a boat registered in another state if they meet the applicable boating safety education requirements of their state of residency *operation of the motorboat due to the illness or physical impairment of the initial operator and is returning the boat to shore in order to provide assistance or care for the operator Question 8
I think you've covered it already, but what's the requirement for non-residents of Virginia? Answer
If you are operating a boat registered in Virginia, you must comply with Virginia's boating safety education requirement. If you are operating a boat registered in another state, but temporarily using the waters of Virginia for a period of 90 days or less, you must meet the applicable boating safety education requirements of your state. This is just a partial list of exemptions, the rest can be found here: www.dgif.virginia.gov/boating/education/faq.asp#exemptions-or-exceptions |
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Post by drag4striper on Apr 9, 2016 16:00:42 GMT -5
It is a little easier to understand if you use the address on Comanche's first post then down to boaters safety education compliance requirements and go to the bottom of the page too the seventh one down. I still think it is a good course and everyone should take it.
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Post by prodigal on Apr 9, 2016 18:03:23 GMT -5
Thnx all for the help! I appreciate it. I agree that all should take it, but we know that most will not obey the laws regardless.
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Post by ghostcomanche©® on Apr 9, 2016 18:43:19 GMT -5
Thnx all for the help! I appreciate it. I agree that all should take it, but we know that most will not obey the laws regardless. Some folks will get by for awhile without having their boating safety card, but once they get caught boating without it, have to pay a fine and court costs, I would guess it won't take them long to take the course, and get the boating card. It will be treated by the courts just the same as driving a car without a drivers license. |
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Post by fly on Apr 12, 2016 20:42:24 GMT -5
Go to boatus.org and take the classes, it is free ..
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Post by coheasion on Apr 13, 2016 7:34:03 GMT -5
My daughter and I both just completed our Boatus courses together. Plan to spend a couple evenings doing it as it probably takes about 4 total hours to get through the 6 courses.
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