BoatUS Foundation announced the 90-day temporary boating certification course for Florida boaters is now offered in Spanish, expanding access to Spanish-speaking boaters in the boating capital of the U.S.. Successful completion of the course provides a 90-day temporary certificate, and differs from the state’s permanent boater education ID card which is issued for life. The temporary certificate is recognized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, and the course helps educate boaters on Florida-specific waterways and familiarize students with buoys, markers and directional signage they can expect to see while boating.
“Making boating education more accessible to Spanish-speaking communities in Florida is central to our mission,” says Lynne O’Hearn, program manager at BoatUS Foundation. “This 90-day temporary boating certification course provides a convenient way to build essential skills and understand the rules of the water before boaters head out.”
Ideal for Florida residents who rent boats occasionally and visitors from out of state who are 18 years or older and speak Spanish, this 90-day temporary course offers a streamlined way to fulfill Florida’s required boating rental education standards.
To learn more, visit boatus.org/advanced-courses/florida-90-day-temporary-exam-spanish/
