Boater Education Gold Card

Enhanced Boater Safety Certification

What is the "Gold Card"?

The Gold Card is a special Enhanced Boater Safety Certification Program endorsed by NASBLA and offered through individual states with the intention of promoting boater safety for all recreational boaters.

The program combines the American National Standards for boating knowledge with the national On-Water Standards for boating skills.

This is where Classroom Training & Boat-Handling Skills unite to make you become a Safer Boater (with a magnificent benefits package included)!

Program Objective

To equip boat operators with essential knowledge and practical skills necessary for safe navigation in busy waters.

Training + Certification

Gold Card recipients will complete both NASBLA-approved knowledge and skills courses. They must also pass a written exam & on-water evaluation of 77 critical boat maneuvers.

Safety Standards

This program establishes uniform safety regulations to significantly reducing risks associated with navigation on densely populated waterways.

Partnership Opportunities

Which States Offer A Gold Card?

The Gold Card Program is designed for aspiring boaters and seasoned enthusiasts alike.

Each card comes with distinguished credentials and exclusive benefits set forth in your HOME STATE's Gold Card Program. Program is open to all boaters ages 12 and up.

So no matter where you are on your boating journey, this Gold Card will open doors like no other.

Click on Your Home State for Details and Reciprocity Agreements

Looking To Make Your Waterways Safer?

As a state boating authority, you can customize the prestigious Gold Card Program for your state and empower local boaters with the skills and credentials they need to become a safer, more confident boater. Click Below to Learn More.

State Enrollment Program

Does the Gold Card help me with Insurance?

The Realities of Boating in 2024

- 75% of boating accidents involve an operator with no training.
- 42% of new boat buyers get out of boating within 5 years if they have had a negative experience

Protect Your Family

- Boat Fail Videos have drawn the attention of litigation lawyers like never before. Google "Boat Accident Lawyer" in your area and see what happens

Protect Your Investment

Don't become a statistic! Meet the Companies helping us to change the face of the Boating Industry by offering discounts to boaters who complete their states Gold Card Program.

Interested In Attracting Boat-Owning Customers?

As an insurance provider, you can offer the prestigious Gold Card Program to your customers and empower local boaters with the skills and credentials they need to become a safer, more confident boater. Click Below to Learn More.

Insurance Company Enrollment

How Do I Get a Gold Card?

To earn this prestigious Gold Card certification and unlock the exclusive benefits that come with it, boaters must successfully complete the following requirements for their HOME STATE:

Part 1

Complete a state-approved written course and pass a knowledge exam.

Part 2

Complete an standards-approved on-water skills course & evaluation.

Part 1 - Written Course

Complete An Approved Boaters Education Course

To fulfill the requirements of the written course and exam, you must complete an approved boater education knowledge course. The following partners offer courses in most states. Click on your HOME STATE to see a full list of providers for your state.