easy
8.5 hours
Minimal physical exertion required; suitable for most fitness levels.
Ensure safe and legal boating in New Jersey by taking this thorough 8.5-hour boating safety course in Neptune. Perfect for ages 13 and up, earn your certificate and temporary license to hit the water with confidence.
Ages 13+ • 8.5 Hours • Shared Class
Join our comprehensive 8.5-hour boat safety course to fulfill New Jersey's requirements for a boating safety certificate. Successfully complete the course and pass the 60-question test to receive a temporary boating license, ensuring you're ready for safe adventures on the water. Perfect for ages 13 and up!
8.5 Hours
This course was developed and designed to meet NJ's education and testing requirements for individuals pursuing a NJ boating safety certificate/License.
SUCCESSFUL COURSE COMPLETION Students who successfully complete the course and pass the 60 question test will receive a temporary boating license, for -use until their permanent license is distributed from the NJSP.
PREREQUISITES
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Plan to arrive 15 minutes before the course starts to complete registration and settle in.
Taking notes will help you retain key safety concepts and rules covered during the course.
Review the NJ boating safety handbook beforehand to increase your chances of passing the final exam.
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes as you will be seated for most of the 8.5-hour session.
Neptune and surrounding Monmouth County have long maritime traditions, including historic fishing and shipbuilding industries dating back to the colonial era.
The region emphasizes clean waterways and responsible boating practices to protect local ecosystems, including efforts to reduce pollution in the Jersey Shore area.
Helpful for jotting down important information during the training.
Dress comfortably for a full day of learning in a classroom setting.
Stay hydrated throughout the long session.
Review this official guide to prepare for the exam and understand course content.