Michigan Boater Education Card Required This Year - Boating Safety Course Available Online at BoaterExam.com

Certain boaters in Michigan must carry a valid boater education card while operating on state waters. The BoaterExam Michigan Boating Safety Course meets the state's education requirements and allows boaters to get certified online. Boating safety legislation is expected to reduce the occurrence of boating-related fatalities.

Online Boating Safety Course

There's no question about it; educated boaters are safer boaters

Lansing, MI (Vocus) May 26, 2010

All boaters in Michigan between the ages of 12 and 16 must have a valid Michigan Boater Education Card to operate a powered vessel over 10hp on state waters. Persons born after December 31 1978 who operate a personal watercraft (PWC) must also be certified. A Michigan Boating Safety Course is available from BoaterExam.com, industry leader in boater safety education. The online course includes a 60-question final exam to obtain the certificate.

It is believed that this boating safety legislation has helped reduce the number of boating accidents and boating related fatalities. "There’s no question about it; educated boaters are safer boaters" says Kerry Moher, V.P. of Business Development with BoaterExam.com. "Our online course has been an extremely popular option for certification in recent years." The online boating course is recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard and approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

The BoaterExam Michigan Boating Safety Study Guide is fully narrated, contains interactive flash-based exercises, over 150 animated videos and visuals in every boater safety exam question. "Our students love that they can sit back and learn about safe boating in an interactive environment," says Moher, "the course engages students of all ages and learning styles."

The resulting Boater Education Card is NOT an "Michigan Boating License". Unlike a driver’s license, the Michigan Boater Education Card is good for life and does not need to be renewed. After passing the online safe boating course, a one-time payment of $29.95 is made to BoaterExam for the course and the permanent wallet-sized card. There is a temporary certificate available for print online, and the permanent card arrives by mail in 2-3 weeks.

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