Idaho Boating License,
we make it simple
Get Your Official Idaho Boater Education Card in 3 Easy Steps
USD $29.95 Only USD $19.95 Per Boater
Idaho Boating License,
we make it simple
Get Your Official Idaho Boater Education Card in 3 Easy Steps
USD $29.95 Only USD $19.95 Per Boater
Take the online course
Watch, listen & learn on any device. Our fully animated & Narrated boating course puts you right in the Captain’s seat.
- Made for boaters, by boaters
- Animated, narrated & brilliantly illustrated
- Study at your own pace, we’ll auto track your progress
- Perfect for all ages
Ace the official test
The Online Boating Test is 100% open book and available to Idaho boaters of all ages, including boaters under 16 years of age.
- Official NASBLA approved boating safety test
- No minimum age
- Unlimited free retries
Yeah Buoy! You’re a Captain
Awesome job! You’ve gained the knowledge and confidence to boat safely. See you on the water.
- Print your temporary boating license immediately
- Receive your permanent card within 4 weeks
- Good for life
“It’s all about freedom. No roads, no lines, no boundaries to guide my adventures”
Smart Boater – Karl McDonald
North America’s Online
boating safety course
The BOATsmart! Course is 100% NASBLA Approved and includes all the knowledge required to obtain your Boating License. Take the Course online at your own pace with easy-to-understand, step by step lessons.
Anytime,
anywhere,
any device
We’ve made our course available accross all platforms and devices. Start it on your mobile, finish it on your desktop!
Study at
your own pace
Study at your own pace, and we’ll automatically track your progress, so you can take your time and pick up where you left off.
Perfect for all ages
& skill levels
Our animated and narrated course is perfect for all ages and skill levels – including the kids!
Excellent
Easy to use and prepped me well for the final exam!
Matthew R
Posted 1 day ago
I would like to see the results of each quiz so I can know which questions I answered incorrectly.
Kurt H
Posted 3 days ago
Very extensive and thorough course material which made the exam relatively easy.
Mykola F
Posted 1 week ago
Thanks!
Gloria T
Posted 2 weeks ago
Great content. Very educational. Liked the way they double back to emphasize important points.
ANTONIO C
Posted 2 weeks ago
It's very important and required information. ...
Rodrigo C
Posted 2 weeks ago
Very thorough.
Ian M
Posted 2 weeks ago
Awesome! Although I would have rated 5 stars, if the app worked with the QR codes for the exclusive...
Martin L
Posted 3 weeks ago
It’s great that you can stop and restart the course from where you left off; however, it’d be...
Laurie M
Posted 3 weeks ago
Great course. Covered everything needed. Learned much. Highly recommend Boatsmart.
Glen R
Posted 1 month ago
Step inside the course
1.
The Boating Basics
Parts of a Boat and PWC
Boating Terminology
Idaho Age and Horsepower Restrictions
Idaho Mandatory Education Requirements
Idaho Registration and Tilting Requirements
Boat Capacities
Reciprocity Regulations and Federal Documentation
Boat Theft Prevention
Module 1 Summary and Quiz
2.
Boating Equipment
Lifejackets and Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)
Lifejacket Classifications
Flotation Aids and Throwable Devices
Idaho Life Jacket Laws
Lifejacket Laws for Children
Fire Extinguishers and Federal Requirements
Navigation Lights and Requirements on Boats
Sound Signal Devices and Requirements
Visual Distress Signals and Requirements
Module 2 Summary and Quiz
3.
Getting on the Water
Local Weather and Water Conditions
Weather Reports and Stormy Weather
Boat Maintenance
Developing a Float Plan
Boat Storage
Towing and Trailering
Launching and Loading
Fueling a Boat or PWC
Docking and Casting
Anchoring your Boat
Module 3 Summary and Quiz
4.
Safe Boat Operation
Environmental Laws and Regulations
Toxic Substances
Idaho Waste Disposal Laws
Idaho Aquatic Nuisance Species
Alcohol and Drug Use
Idaho Laws for Operating Under the Influence
Boater Common Courtesy
Idaho Laws for Negligent/Reckless Boat Operation
No Wake and Limited Wake Restrictions
Homeland Security Measures
Idaho Muffler and Noise Level Laws
Idaho Law Enforcement Authority
Module 4 Summary and Quiz
5.
Navigation The Waterways
Navigation Rules
Idaho Boat Speed Limits and Restricted Areas
Position and Course of Direction
Right-of-Way
Navigation Sound Signals
Navigating at Night
Navigation Lights
Lateral Marking System and Buoys
Red Right Returning
Non-Lateral Marking System
Intracoastal Waterways
The Western Rivers System
Module 5 Summary and Quiz
6.
Emergency Preparedness
Diving, Snorkeling, Towed Sports
Use of Hand Signals
Boating Hazards and Dangers
Safe PWC Operation
Safety Tips for Paddlers
Capsizing and Person Overboard
Running Aground
Fire Emergencies
Hypothermia and Cold Water Immersion
Hunters and Anglers as Boaters
Rendering Assistance and Reporting Emergencies
Idaho Boat Accident Reporting Requirements
Module 6 Summary and Quiz
Get Certified and Save!
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