New Hampshire Classroom Course for Boating Education

[P-3 Guy]

Originally Posted by Knomad

Everyone 16 years of age and older who operates a motorboat over 25 horsepower on New Hampshire waters must have a boating education certificate.
New Hampshire accepts the following boating education certificates:
1.A boating certificate issued by another State agency and NASBLA approved.
2.A boating certificate issued by the US Power Squadron.
3.A boating certificate issued by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary.
4.An unexpired commercial boating license issued by the US Coast Guard.
5.An unexpired commercial boating license issued by the State of New Hampshire.

Both the Classroom Courses and the Proctored Exams are offered at a number of locations around the state.

Most of the Classroom courses are on Saturdays from 9:00 - 4:30 and they fill up fast. The State proctored examination is included with the classroom course and is given during the last hour of the class. If you pass, you will receive a temporary certificate good for 45 days. Your permanent certificate will be sent to you in the mail.
Registration for the Classroom Course is now on-line at:
https://register-ed.com/programs/newhampshire/174

If you prefer to take the online course go to:
https://www.boat-ed.com/newhampshire/

Upon successful completion of the online course, you must register and successfully pass a proctored exam before receiving your certificate. After completing your course online, register online for your proctored exam:
https://register-ed.com/programs/newhampshire/175
Most of the Proctored Exams are on Friday evenings starting at 4:00 or 5:00.

Persons between the age of 15 and 16 may also take the course or exam but will not receive their certificate until their 16th birthday.

Interestingly, the New Hampshire commercial boat license (see item #5 above) does not require any classroom or online course completion. Just sign up for and take the test. Study materials are available online, and the test itself is not difficult to pass. The license costs $15 and is valid for five years. You never have to retest, unless you let the license lapse.