Boating Safety Course2024-07-20T23:14:35-04:00

IT’S REQUIRED BY LAW

New Jersey
Boat Safety Course

In New Jersey, anyone 16 years of age or older must successfully complete a boater safety course approved by The New Jersey State Police in order to operate a motorboat or a personal watercraft (PWC).

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SHORE BOATING SCHOOL

Public Boating Safety Course

The advantage of taking an in-person boating safety class with a live instructor is that you can get your questions answered and explore various topics in great depth. The in-person class is usually completed in one day or two nights for a total of 8 hours, as required by New Jersey law. Sign up for a class so you can get your Jet Ski license and boating license.

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Public Boating Safety Course
Private Boating Safety Course

SHORE BOATING SCHOOL

Private Group
Boat Safety Course

Shore Boating School is happy to accommodate you and your friends/family with a private class in your home or office. This is a great way to take the class as it can be tailored to the specific needs and interests of your group.

NJ law requires that the class be done in one 8 hour session or two 3 hour sessions with 2 hours of homework. You are free to set the times for the start and end of the course. (Within reason, please). Weekend classes are the most popular with limited date availability. Please keep in mind that the NJSP requires at least a weeks notice.

Minimum fee’s apply call Henri 908-461-0303 for details and agreements.

SHORE BOATING SCHOOL

Online Boat

Safety Course

The State of New Jersey now allows students to take the boating safety class online, with an in-person proctored test.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is a Boating Safety Certificate?2024-08-08T22:00:18-04:00

The certificate demonstrates that you took a NJ State Police approved boating safety class and passed the test.

In New Jersey, it is required in order to operate any type of water vessel in all waters.

What is a Boat License?2022-01-19T14:49:17-05:00

It is an endorsement on your New Jersey Driver’s License or ID card that allows you to operate a vessel on non-tidal waters. It is not a replacement for your Boating Safety Certificate, but an additional required document for non-tidal waters.

Do I need a Boating License?2024-08-08T22:05:56-04:00

A boat license and New Jersey Boat Safety Certificate are required to operate a power vessel or personal watercraft – jet ski or wave runner – on non-tidal waters of New Jersey. A boat license is not required for non-powered vessels.

I am visiting New Jersey, do I need a Boat Safety Certificate?2024-06-29T02:28:39-04:00

To operate a vessel upon the waters of this State, an individual would need one of the following: a Boat Safety Certificate issued in their home State, a New Jersey Boat Safety Certificate, United States Coast Guard Captain’s License, or written proof of completion of a safety course approved by N.A.S.B.L.A. or one substantially similar to a New Jersey Course.

I have a Boat Safety Certificate from another State and I am moving to New Jersey. Will New Jersey issue a certificate based on that?2024-06-29T13:16:08-04:00

 No. The Marine Services Bureau can only issue New Jersey Boat Safety Certificates for successfully completed approved New Jersey courses.

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