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Boating In Kentucky
As with all other states, Kentucky is home to some beautiful lakes and rivers that are worth exploring. A weekend in the water can prove to be a relaxing activity to take away the workweek stress. One of the largest lakes is Kentucky Lake, an artificial reservoir expanding over 160,300 acres and about 2,300 miles of shoreline. This lake gives its visitors limitless possibilities for boating exploration. With so much to do and the question that pops up is always, do I need a boating license?
The short answer is yes. Kentucky does require a Safe Boating Certificate Card or a Boater Education Certificate from an NSBLA approved course provider.
By taking this course, you will learn all the details covering topics ranging from boating terminology, marine environment, safe boat operation, emergency preparedness, among other essential topics. Taking a boating safety course should not be a matter of complying with the state regulations, but instead a way of learning the necessary skills to safely and adequately operate a boat without endangering property and, most importantly, human life.
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For persons ages between 12 and 17 Kentucky law requires them to take a boat safety education for unaccompanied operators of motorized vessels over 10 horsepower.
No minimum age required to take this online course.
No. Everyone who wants to operate a watercraft must under go boater safety course.
The final exam has 60 questions.
Certification
It is called a boater's safety education certificate but can also be called a boating license.
Once you have passed the exam you can then print your boating certificate and start boating.
Your permanent boater's card will be mailed to you in 2 to 3 weeks.
For persons ages between 12 and 17 Kentucky law requires them to take a boat safety education for unaccompanied operators of motorized vessels over 10 horsepower.
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Moving to Kentucky
You can use your boater's card from another state as long as it meets NASBLA requirements.
All states, territories, and provinces will recognize boating education cards that meet NASBLA requirements in operating watercrafts.
No limits on how long you can drive a boat in Kentucky as long as you have your boater's card with you on board.
You can check Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Boating for more information.
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