Your truly concerned govt offices at work again.  You may want to send them a copy and try to avoid it, seems like double jepordy to me.....

Chuck

wow i just got a letter from washington state parks and recreation commision saying that even though i had already passed the test before i must pay $10 for a state park  issued boater card (even thought i already have one!).  what a bunch of garbage.

Nick,

You can make copies of it online.
russ

Stu,

That part of the requirements I never found on the site I was on. I guess then that I don't have to worry either about it until 2013. Hurray!!!
Russ

And Smitty, aren't you exempt?

"Do I have to get a card if I was born before 1955?

You do not need a card if you were born before 1/1/1955, but you may choose to get a card if you will be boating in Canada or Oregon since they do not have any age group exempted. You may also choose to get a card to help support the state mandatory education program."

Stu

Anybody notice this part of the law? I think I can probably pass by my required date in 2013!

"Like the Oregon law, the Washington law will have a phased-in period for compliance. By January 1, 2008, boaters 20 years of age and younger will be required to obtain their Boater Education Card. Then by January 1, 2009, it will be boaters 25 years of age or younger will be required to obtain their Boater Education Card. The phased-in period for compliance will continue until 2016 for various age groups. Boaters born before January 1, 1955 will be exempt from having to obtain a Boater Education Card."

( http://www.parks.wa.gov/boatersafety.asp )

"When will I need to have a card?

Here is how the program will be phased in:

January 1, 2008 - All boat operators twenty years old and younger;
January 1, 2009 - All boat operators twenty-five years old and younger;
January 1, 2010 - All boat operators thirty years old and younger;
January 1, 2011 - All boat operators thirty-five years old and younger;
January 1, 2012 - All boat operators forty years old and younger;
January 1, 2013 - All boat operators fifty years old and younger;
January 1, 2014 - All boat operators sixty years old and younger;
January 1, 2015 - All boat operators seventy years old and younger;
January 1, 2016 - All boat operators over 12 years will be required to have a card.
Persons born before January 1, 1955 are exempt.

State Parks is planning to start making cards available in the spring of 2006 for persons who have already taken courses approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and State Parks."

( http://www.parks.wa.gov/boatsafefaq.asp )


Stu

I am going to take the home study course and just read the book and take the test. I emailed them twice and have not gotten a booklet or reply. Is there anyway quicker or somebody go connections to get me one of those books?

-Nick

Looks like you are already drinkin Smitty    Have fun buddy.

I'll drin to that!!  Make it a double!!!!

Smitty 

Fro Maryland in 72* weather.  Goning fishin tomorrow.

Yeah  Baby!

Alcihol, now that question might have to be studied a little bit more by some of our members in order to pass.
Russ

in Hawghunters you have to pass the test to be a boater and when i was in their club i took it and past the first time without doing any studying.  it cost 10 bucks but you guys who have been around boats awhile should all do fine.  there are alot of no-brainer questions related to alcohol and such.

Here is a link with more information in case you haven't already seen it:

http://www.parks.wa.gov/boatersafety.asp

I haven't seen the practice test, but I have heard from others and they say the same thing as you, Russ. It's not too hard. Ask Terry S., I think he knows a thing or two about boater safety classes... HAHAHA!

Luckily, I was required to take a Dept. of Interior boating class as part of using UW's equipment, so I am good to go once I fill out a one page application!

Chris

People who own boats for longer than 2-3 years should be "grandfathered" in and not required to take the course. New boat owners should once they start the rule.

I believe this is the last year that we bass bugs can go without the new Washington Boater Safety Card. Sarge might know more on this but I took the practice test the other day and passed. It looks as though you either have to take the class or can do online next spring.

What are your thoughts?
Russ