Most insurance carriers offer discounts on boat insurance for proof of satisfactory completion of a NASBLA-approved safe boating course.

 

In North Carolina, anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 operating a vessel powered by a 10-horsepower or greater motor on public waterways must first complete a NASBLA-approved course or otherwise be in compliance with the boating safety education law.

 

In South Carolina, that requirement applies to those younger than 16.

 

For boater safety class providers, see the resources listed under “Schools” in the Marine Service Index.

 

Here's a partial list of upcoming Boater Safety Classes & Events in the Piedmont lakes area ...

 

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May 15-17 and 22-24  8am – 6pm

 Sea School OUPV (6-Pack) Captain’s License

 Cabela's (Carowinds), 1000 Cabelas Drive, Ft. Mill SC

 Learn the practical aspects of inland boating & earn a Captain’s License

 Taught for Sea School by Lighthouse Marine Service

 888-883-2278 www.SeaSchool.com

 

May 16      9am – 4pm

 SCDNR Boating Safety Course

 York County Law Enforcement Center, 92 Stoneybrook Dr, York SC

 Boater education course covering SC regulations & common-sense boater safety, which is

 the first step toward acquiring a boater’s license.

 York County Sheriff’s Office & SC Department of Natural Resources

 www.dnr.sc.gov/education/boated.html

 

March 21     8am – 5pm

 America’s Boating Course

 Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 19600 Zion Street, Cornelius NC

 Beginner or refresher boating safety class, which will give students the knowledge to

 obtain a boater’s license.

 More info? Contact Dan Kartes abcregistrarlnsps@gmail.com or 865-406-1679

 Lake Norman Sail & Power Squadron usps.org/lakenorman/

 

May 30      8am – 5pm

 About Boating Safety

 Denver Fire Dept, 3956 N Hwy 16, Denver NC 28037

 Beginner or refresher boating safety class, which will give students the knowledge to

 obtain a boater’s license.

 US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Lake Norman West 26-04 uscgaux2604.org/PE

 

June 13      9am – 5pm

 About Boating Safety

 Cabela’s, 1000 Cabelas Drive, Fort Mill SC 29708

 Beginner or refresher boating safety class, which will give students the knowledge to

 obtain a boater’s license.

 US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Lake Wylie/South Charlotte 704-594-7845

 For info, email: CGALakeWylie.PE@gmail.com

 

July 11      9am – 5pm

 About Boating Safety

 Cabela’s, 1000 Cabelas Drive, Fort Mill SC 29708

 Beginner or refresher boating safety class, which will give students the knowledge to

 obtain a boater’s license.

 US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Lake Wylie/South Charlotte 704-594-7845

 For info, email: CGALakeWylie.PE@gmail.com

 

July 25      8am – 5pm

 About Boating Safety

 Denver Fire Dept, 3956 N Hwy 16, Denver NC 28037

 Beginner or refresher boating safety class, which will give students the knowledge to

 obtain a boater’s license.

 US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Lake Norman West 26-04 uscgaux2604.org/PE

 

August 8      9am – 5pm

 About Boating Safety

 Cabela’s, 1000 Cabelas Drive, Fort Mill SC 29708

 Beginner or refresher boating safety class, which will give students the knowledge to

 obtain a boater’s license.

 US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Lake Wylie/South Charlotte 704-594-7845

 For info, email: CGALakeWylie.PE@gmail.com

 

Sept 26     8am – 5pm

 About Boating Safety

 Denver Fire Dept, 3956 N Hwy 16, Denver NC 28037

 Beginner or refresher boating safety class, which will give students the knowledge to

 obtain a boater’s license.

 US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Lake Norman West 26-04 uscgaux2604.org/PE

 

Nov 21      8am – 5pm

 About Boating Safety

 Denver Fire Dept, 3956 N Hwy 16, Denver NC 28037

 Beginner or refresher boating safety class, which will give students the knowledge to

 obtain a boater’s license.

 US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Lake Norman West 26-04 uscgaux2604.org/PE

 

 

 

Also, Sea School will be offering Captain’s classes as well as a plethora of more advanced boating courses. More information is available at www.SeaSchool.com or by calling 888-883-2278.

 

For contact information on other relevant organizations,

see “Schools” in the Marine Service Index.