NH Department of Safety - Division of State Police - Field Operations Bureau - Marine Patrol Unit - Boating Education Program

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Official New Hampshire Boating Safetly Course Online

Effective January 1, 2002, no person 16 years of age or older, may operate a powerboat with an engine in excess of 25 horsepower (including electric powered motors) on the public Waters of New Hampshire without a valid safe boating education certificate.

The New Hampshire Department of Safety, US Power Squadron, and US Coast Guard Auxiliary, all offer NASBLA (National Association of State Boating Law Administrators) approved courses year-round in various locations throughout the state of NH (and in surrounding states as well). Some courses require a fee. You also have the option of taking the course online with the above link.

Any person who holds a certificate issued from any state that meets or exceeds the requirements of the Boating Education Law (is NASBLA approved) shall be exempt. New Hampshire will accept proof of certification issued by another state.

Once an individual has become certified, they have fulfilled the requirements of the law. There is no legal obligation to take the course again. IT IS A ONCE IN A LIFETIME REQUIREMENT.