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Participating in a recreational boating safety education course will teach you how to safely operate and maintain a boat and introduce you to Maine boating laws and resources. This course has accepted the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) educational standards that is recognized in all 50 states and the 6 territories. The Boating Safety Education Course is about 6-8 hours with a final exam and covers the following subjects: Knowing your boat before you get underway, operating your boat, the legal requirements of boating, boating emergencies, environmental concerns and enjoying watersports with your boat.

A person born on or after January 1, 1999, may not operate a motorboat greater than twenty-five (25) horsepower for recreational boating purposes on inland waters of this State or territorial waters, unless that person is 12 years of age or older and has completed a boater safety and education course.

A person born after January 1, 1999 is also required to complete a boater safety and education course and be at least 16 years of age to operate a personal watercraft (such as a jet ski) on inland waters and territorial waters of the State or to supervise a person under 12 years of age who is operating a motorboat.

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Maine IFW Basic Boating Course 
N/A 9 and up TuW  02/18/2025 - 02/19/2025
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Public Safety Building 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
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