Boating Safety Course - Portland

Minimum age is 9 years old to attend this class and children under the age of 13 must be accomanied by a parent ot guardian.

Participation in a boating education course will teach how to properly operate and maintain a boat. There are a few options of course types to choose from. NASBLA approved online courses that are recognized in Maine are available as well as classroom courses.

Classroom Courses

Passage of a final exam is required. You must attend every day of the class in order to receive your certificate.

Total Course

•Proper Operation & Safety (Boating Handling-Equipment-Trailering)

•Laws

•Emergencies & Survival (cold water)

•Self Help First Aid

•Environment/Ethics

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The Maine Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, religion, ancestry or national origin.

Any person who needs accommodations to participate in a program should contact the office at 207-287-5220 or to discuss their needs in advance.

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Host or Publisher Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife