CONNECT WITH US Social media, facebook link Tel: (804) 394-9500 HOME INVENTORY PARTS/SERVICE SPORTSMAN’S CONNECTION CONTACT Home » Sportsman’s Connection Sportsman’s Connection Useful Boating Information: Virginia Tide Charts National Weather Service Virginia Hunting Regulations Virginia Recreational Fishing Regulations Virginia Boating Safety Education Requirements In 2007, the Virginia General Assembly enacted a law establishing requirements for boating safety education. This requirement will be phased in over several years. The phase-in schedule is as follows: Motorboat (MB) 10hp or greaterMB, age 20 or younger ~ July 1, 2011 MB, age 30 or younger ~ July 1, 2012 MB, age 40 or younger ~ July 1, 2013 MB, age 45 or younger ~ July 1, 2014 MB, age 50 or younger ~ July 1, 2015 MB, ALL ages by July 1, 2016 Personal Watercraft (PWC)PWC, age 20 or younger ~ July 1, 2009 PWC, age 35 or younger ~ July 1, 2010 PWC, age 50 or younger ~ July 1, 2011 PWC, ALL ages by July 1, 2012 For more information or to see if a Boating Safety Education class is located in your area, please visit www.dgif.virginia.gov Gallery Whelan's Marina 3993 Hales Point Road Farnham, Virginia 22460 (804) 394-9500 (800) 61-RIVER (804) 394-9509 Hours Mon - Fri: 8am - 5pm Sat - Sun: Closed Hours Sat - Sun: Closed Site Map Home Meet Our Team Contact Us Site By Boats Group © 2021 Boats Group All Rights Reserved - Do Not Sell My Personal Information C Cookie Control X We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can use this tool to change your cookie settings. Otherwise, we’ll assume you’re OK to continue. I'm fine with this Information and Settings About our cookies