The Oregon
Boater Education Course
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Do you need your Oregon Boater Education Card?
All operators in Oregon must successfully complete the boater education course to get an Oregon Boater Education Card in order to operate powerboats (including personal watercraft or any motorized watercraft) greater than 10 hp.
The boater education card is proof that you have completed an approved boating safety course and must be carried onboard while operating. Get certified today!
Over 1 million certified and counting … and here's what they're saying:
I was glad to have an opportunity to study and learn this information. I was not previously aware of the information contained in the course but was pleased to learn it. – Zoomerang Survey, 2011
It was helpful and a great learning process. I've operated boats since I was 8 years old and never knew I didn't know what I should have. – Zoomerang Survey, 2011
This course was fun and comprehensive. The pictures and narration made it easier for me to understand. – Zoomerang Survey, 2011
I really liked the amount of videos and it really helped to have the material presented in audio/video and in written format. Made it fun and easy to memorize. THANKS A MILLION FOR THE GREAT PROGRAM. – Zoomerang Survey, 2011
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BOATERexam.com takes you out of the textbook and into the captain's seat. Our course features tons of dynamic content, including hundreds of interactive and narrated animations.
That means you aren't just reading, you're listening, watching and engaging — which means you'll learn more and have more fun.
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FREE Oregon State Paddle Sports Safety Course
Are you a paddler? Check out our free paddle sports safety course. While not currently required by state law, this fully narrated and illustrated course is approved by NASBLA (The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators), just like this one. Hit the water!
Illustrated questions help you learn.
We found out a long time ago that people learn best when they can see what they're learning. Shouldn't you be tested the same way? We think so. We illustrate every one of our quiz and exam questions.
And 95% of our students pass with flying colors. You will too!
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