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Maine

The BoatUS Foundation's Online Course is the only FREE Online Boating Safety Course approved by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife.

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Recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard, approved by NASBLA and your state boating agency.

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How To Get Started:

First, Click Education Requirements above to verify state requirements and then click Certificate/Card Info to learn what options are available for your state.

For a brief tutorial and getting familiar with our new system click here.


Education Requirements:

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Age Requirements:

When operating a motorboat with more than 10 hp, a person under age 12 must be under immediate supervision of person in boat who is at least 16.

To operate a personal watercraft, the following restrictions apply:

  • No one under 16 years of age may operate a personal watercraft
  • Persons 16 and 17 years of age may operate a personal watercraft only if they:
    • Have successfully completed an approved safety education course and carry on board proof of age and course completion or...
    • Are accompanied on board by a person 18 years of age or older

How Do I Get My Maine Card?

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1. After you complete the course you will be issued a printable copy of your certificate that you can print yourself and use immediately.

2. You will also have the option of ordering a Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife approved, waterproof plastic card for $15. Please allow 2-3 weeks for your card to arrive.

Complete the Course in Three Easy Steps:

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Enroll yourself in a Boating Safety Course from the Course Catalog

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Study and pass the FREE Boating Safety Course.

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Print out your certificate of completion yourself for free

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Course Information:


4 - 8 Hours

Estimated Course Time

6 Lessons

Each Contains a 10 Question Quiz

Final Exam

60 Questions Pulled Randomly

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Take it on any device with an internet connection and automatically have your progress saved when the window is closed.

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Testimonials

  • Great course, and so much more convenient than going at night for several nights... Keep up the great work, and see you on the water.

    Gene

  • Thank you so much! This was a great course and I learned so much. Hope you have a great weekend!

    Lindsay

  • Thank you. The information that you gave me allowed me to complete the course. Your assistance was very much appreciated.

    D. White

  • Thank you so much! You folks are so kind. Good luck with the updates and have safe boating fun this summer!

    Brennan