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Kansas

The BoatUS Foundation's Online Course is the only FREE Online Boating Safety Course approved by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism for all boaters.

Recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard, approved by NASBLA and your state boating agency.

How To Get Started:

First, Click Education Requirements above to verify state requirements and then click Certificate/Card Info to learn what options are available for your state. For a brief tutorial and getting familiar with our new system click here.

Education Requirements:

Age Requirements:

Any person born on or after January 1, 1989 must complete an approved boater safety education course in order to operate a motorboat or sailboat on public waters in Kansas. This requirement does not apply to a person operating a motorboat or sailboat accompanied by and under the direct and audible supervision of a person over 17 years of age who either:

This requirement does not apply to anyone 21 years of age or older, regardless of their date of birth.

Out-of-state boaters who boat on Kansas waters must comply with these education requirements. All states provide a NASBLA standard that will also be acceptable in Kansas.

Course Information:

Anyone may take the BoatU.S. Foundation's Free Online Boating Safety course as practice or to receive a potential discount on boat/PWC marine insurance.

Education Requirements:

Age Requirements:

Any person born on or after January 1, 1989 must complete an approved boater safety education course in order to operate a motorboat or sailboat on public waters in Kansas. This requirement does not apply to a person operating a motorboat or sailboat accompanied by and under the direct and audible supervision of a person over 17 years of age who either:

This requirement does not apply to anyone 21 years of age or older, regardless of their date of birth.

Out-of-state boaters who boat on Kansas waters must comply with these education requirements. All states provide a NASBLA standard that will also be acceptable in Kansas.

Course Information:

Anyone may take the BoatU.S. Foundation's Free Online Boating Safety course as practice or to receive a potential discount on boat/PWC marine insurance.

How Do I Get My Kansas Certificate?

1. After you complete the course you will be issued a printable copy of your certificate that you can print yourself and use immediately. 2. You will also have the option of ordering a Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism approved waterproof plastic card for $15. Please allow 2-3 weeks for your card to arrive.

Enroll yourself in a Boating Safety Course from the Course Catalog

Study and pass the FREE Boating Safety Course.

Print out your certificate of completion yourself for free

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Course Information:

4 - 8 Hours

Estimated Course Time

6 Lessons

Each Contains a 10 Question Quiz

Final Exam

60 Questions Pulled Randomly

Complete the Course at Your Own Pace

Choose when and where to take your course. Take it on any device with an internet connection and automatically have your progress saved when the window is closed.

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Testimonials

Great course, and so much more convenient than going at night for several nights... Keep up the great work, and see you on the water.

Thank you so much! This was a great course and I learned so much. Hope you have a great weekend!

Thank you. The information that you gave me allowed me to complete the course. Your assistance was very much appreciated.

Thank you so much! You folks are so kind. Good luck with the updates and have safe boating fun this summer!

How to Use GPS

Are you new to electronics on your boat or uncomfortable with the operation of the electronics that you have? We can help!

Modern Marine Navigation

Learn the basics of plotting, reading charts, identifying ATONs and using them to find your way on the water.

All About Marine Radio

This course will teach you how to choose the proper Marine VHF radio for your boating style and give you the confidence to operate it effectively.

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