These dedicated instructors believe that boating education holds the key to the future of boating. The course covers navigation, trailering, equipment requirements, personal watercraft, safety tips, drugs and alcohol, self rescue, and marine theft. This requirement does not apply to anyone 21 years of age or older, regardless of their date of birth. In addtion, anyone ages 12-15 who wants to operate a personal watercraft alone is required to successfully complete a boating safety course. Out of state boaters who boat on Kansas waters must comply with the education requirements.
Instructors advertise their classes in local newspapers, over radio, and on television.
Posters could be put up at sporting goods stores, marinas, and park offices. A list of classes is sent to all department store sporting goods departments, marinas, park offices, and boat dealers. Boat US Foundation, maintains a list of all boating classes offered nationally. Most classes require pre-registration. Classes that are sponsored by a community college, technical school, or recreation department may charge a small registration fee.