Thursday, June 6, 2019

Easy as 1 2 3... Obtain Your Missouri Boaters Certification

If you're coming down to the Lake of the Ozarks this summer, you probably have plans to spend some time out on the water. There is no better way to enjoy being at the Lake than having some fun in the sun on one of our boat rentals at the Lake of the Ozarks! If you've never been to the Lake, you may not know that if you were born after January 1, 1984, you will need to obtain your Missouri Boating Certificate before getting out on the water. (If you live out of state and you have a boat license there, Missouri will honor your out of state licenses). Read on to learn more about how to obtain your Missouri Boaters Certification.

Before you get behind the wheel, you will need to obtain your Boater Education Card. It's not hard to get and can be done online. Once you earn it, it is yours for life. An approved boater safety course is required for anyone over the age of 14 that will be operating any vessel on the lakes of Missouri. Under the age of 14, a person may only operate a motorboat or PWC if they are under the direct, onboard supervision of someone 16 years of age or older. There is no minimum age for taking the test though, so children under the age of 14 are welcome to go ahead and earn their own card. Follow these three easy steps below to get your Missouri Boaters Certificate!

1)  Study and Pass the Missouri Boaters Course 

All you need to do is go to www.boat-ed.com/missouri/ to take the course. This site provides great resources for success, including a study guide! The cost to take the course is $24.50 and an additional $17 state fee. You will have two exam attempts, and you don't have to pay until you pass the exam. 

2) Print Your Temporary Certification  

Once you pass the exam, you will be all set to rent a boat at the best boat rental company at the Lake of the Ozarks! You can print a temporary operating permit that will allow you to get on the water immediately. Your official lifetime Boating Certification Card will come in the mail in about 45 days. 

3) Go Boating!

Now that you have passed your exam and you have your tempory printed certification, you are ready to get out and rent a boat from BomBay Boat Rental Company! The best news is your card is good for a lifetime, allowing you to enjoy any Missouri waterway forever! This is perfect for enjoying the Lake of the Ozarks all Summer long.

After you pass the boaters certification, you will be able to enjoy boating for the rest of your life. After the course, you should be equipped with the knowledge for staying safe out on the water. BomBay Boat Rental does not require this but anyone operating a boat or PWC without it could be fined. A one time, a temporary 7-day certificate is available at our each of our locations for a fee of $9.00. To book your summer boat rentals, give us a call or fill out our short form on the website and one of our team members will contact you shortly!



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