Rhode Island Boater Education Card
The Rhode Island Boater Education Card is proof that you have completed an approved boating safety course and are eligible to obtain your Rhode Island vessel operator’s license.
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What is the Boater Education Card?
The Certificate of Boating Safety Education is proof that you have successfully completed all of the components of an approved boater safety course. This card allows boating in Rhode Island.
The certification is not required for operators who:
You Must Carry the Card
Vessel operators who are required to have the Rhode Island Boater Card must carry the card on board the vessel and have it available for inspection by an enforcement officer. Not carrying your Rhode Island Boater Card when it is required can result in a fine.
Reciprocity
For visiting boaters, all states, territories, and provinces will recognize boating education cards that meet NASBLA requirements and Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator Cards that meet Transport Canada’s requirements. (This is known as “reciprocity.”)