Boaters under 16 years of age are required by law to pass an approved boater education course before operating, without supervision, a personal watercraft (jet ski) or a boat powered by 15 hp motor or more.
Taking a boater education course will allow you to comply with the boating law and may also make you eligible for a discount on your boat or PWC (jet ski) insurance.
To sign up for a class, note the following:
- You must pre-register for classes in order to attend.
- Must have #2 pencil and social security number to attend.
- No charge unless noted.
- Any one under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a guardian.
Boating Courses
on-line
or at home
You may also obtain a homestudy course by calling 1-800-830-2268 or going online to www.boat-ed.com/sc/index.htm if there isn't a class that's convenient.
Related Links
United States
Power Squadrons
P.O.Box 30423, Raleigh, NC 27622
Call Toll Free 1-888-FOR-USP
United States Power Squadrons for Boating Courses
US Coast Guard Auxillary in Charleston for Public Boating Courses