Vacationers headed to Maine or occasional skippers who want to rent a boat to get out on the water can take an online certification course developed by the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water.
The temporary certification has been endorsed by the Maine Division of Outdoor Recreation, and gives people a 14-day permit from the date of test completion, according to a BoatUS release. “This option provides the perfect opportunity for tourists or occasional renters to be able to boat while visiting the state of Maine and fulfills rental education requirements mandated by the state.”
The test, which costs $8.99, has 25 questions and typically takes 20 to 30 minutes to complete. A score of at least 80-percent is needed, but test takers have unlimited tries to do so. Once completed, a certificate can be immediately downloaded and printed or stored on a mobile device.
The test, which costs $8.99, has 25 questions and typically takes 20 to 30 minutes to complete. A score of at least 80-percent is needed, but test takers have unlimited tries to do so. Once completed, a certificate can be immediately downloaded and printed or stored on a mobile device.
“The 14-day temporary boating certification is a great example of how Maine welcomes visitors and makes boating accessible. It allows people to spend less time navigating requirements and more time enjoying everything that makes boating in Maine so special,” said Lynne O’Hearn, Program Manager at BoatUS Foundation.
To take the test and to see other BoatUS online courses, click here.
