Hunt Smart, Fish Hard Boating Do’s & Dont’s

With the fishing season going on, it’s time to pay attention to the boats on the lakes. Here are some boating safety rules put out by the Department of Fish and Game.

Virginia Boating Safety Education: All PWC operators and motorboat operators of boats registered in Virginia with a motor of 10 horsepower and greater must take a boating safety course.

Boating Education Course: The DWR provides a free classroom boating safety course, Boat Virginia. This course is available throughout the year. The DWR also supports NASBLA approved boating courses offered by the USCG Auxiliary (USCGAux) and the U.S. Power Squadrons (USPS). There are several internet courses that meet Virginia’s Boating Safety Education Requirement.

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