Mississippi Boating License, we make it simple
Get Your Official Mississippi Boater Education Card in 3 Easy Steps
USD $29.95 Only USD $19.95 Per Boater
Mississippi Boating License, we make it simple
Get Your Official Mississippi Boater Education Card in 3 Easy Steps
USD $29.95 Only USD $19.95 Per Boater
Take the online course
- 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 Mississippi 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
- Print your temporary boating license immediately
- Receive your permanent card within 4 weeks
- Good for life
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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
Mississippi Age and Horsepower Restrictions
Mississippi Mandatory Education Requirements
Mississippi 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
Mississippi 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
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
Mississippi Waste Disposal Laws
Aquatic Nuisance Species
Alcohol and Drug Use
Mississippi Laws for Operating Under the Influence
Boater Common Courtesy
Mississippi Laws for Negligent/Reckless Boat Operation
No Wake and Limited Wake Restrictions
Homeland Security Measures
Mississippi Muffler and Noise Level Laws
Mississippi Law Enforcement Authority
Module 4 Summary and Quiz
5.
Navigation The Waterways
Navigation Rules
Mississippi 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
Mississippi Boat Accident Reporting Requirements
Module 6 Summary and Quiz
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