It's Halloween and that means spooky stories! Check out our latest blog on the most haunted lakes and rivers in North America! https://bit.ly/2RrVIRf . . . #BOATsmart #boating101 #boating #boatlife #boatinglife #getoutdoors #safeboating #explore #outdoors #onthewater #boatlicense #water #boats #cottagelife #goboating #halloween #spooky #hauntedlakes #haunted #scarystories #ghosts
We're getting pumped up for Halloween! We had a pumpkin carving contest here at BOATsmart!. These are the first, second and third place winners. Which one is your favourite?? Comment below 👇
Paul Mason, paddling down the white waters of the Mississippi River. Who would do this? @wearethe.cc Photo by: @taylormichaelburk . . . #BOATsmart #boating101 #boating #boatlife #boatinglife #getoutdoors #safeboating #explore #outdoors #onthewater #boatlicense #water #boats #cottagelife #goboating #canoe #whitewaters #mississippiriver
This Tuesday view is brought to you by our fishing obsession. . . . #BOATsmart #boating101 #boating #boatlife #boatinglife #getoutdoors #safeboating #explore #outdoors #onthewater #boatlicense #water #boats #cottagelife #goboating #mondaymotivation #boatrides
There's no such thing as #mondayblues when this is your ride! . . . #BOATsmart #boating101 #boating #boatlife #boatinglife #getoutdoors #safeboating #explore #outdoors #onthewater #boatlicense #water #boats #cottagelife #goboating #mondaymotivation #boatrides
FUN FACT: With a boating license, operators 16 years of age or older can operate a boat without supervision or horsepower restrictions. They can also operate a PWC. Save $15 per boater NOW on our animated and narrated course that's perfect for kids of all ages! https://bit.ly/2EN4gkh . . . #BOATsmart #boating101 #boating #boatlife #boatinglife #getoutdoors #safeboating #explore #outdoors #onthewater #boatlicense #water #boats #cottagelife #goboating
Captains shouldn't be the only ones who know what they're doing on a boat! Boaters 12 to under 16 years of age can get their boating license and operate a boat WITHOUT supervision as long as the engine isn't more than 40 hp. They're NOT allowed to operate a PWC under any conditions. Save $15 per boater NOW on our animated and narrated course that's perfect for kids of all ages! https://bit.ly/2Plja4Z . . . #BOATsmart #boating101 #boating #boatlife #boatinglife #getoutdoors #safeboating #explore #outdoors #onthewater #boatlicense #water #boats #cottagelife #goboating
DID YOU KNOW? Kids under 12 years of age, with a boating license, can operate a boat without supervision as long as the engine is no more than 10 hp. However, they aren't allowed to operate a Personal Watercraft (PWC) under any condition. Keep your kids safe on the water! Save $15 per boater NOW on our animated and narrated course that's perfect for kids of all ages! https://bit.ly/2EIE8qB . . . #BOATsmart #boating101 #boating #boatlife #boatinglife #getoutdoors #safeboating #explore #outdoors #onthewater #boatlicense #water #boats #cottagelife #goboating
This is what carving up the week looks like, in case you were wondering. . . . #BOATsmart #boating101 #boating #boatlife #boatinglife #getoutdoors #safeboating #explore #outdoors #onthewater #boatlicense #water #boats #cottagelife #goboating #
Single file everybody! . . . #BOATsmart #boating101 #boating #boatlife #boatinglife #getoutdoors #safeboating #explore #outdoors #onthewater #boatlicense #water #boats #cottagelife #goboating #docks #marinas #anchors #knots
Days like these are what boating dreams are made of. . . . #BOATsmart #boating101 #boating #boatlife #boatinglife #getoutdoors #safeboating #explore #outdoors #onthewater #boatlicense #water #boats #cottagelife #goboating #dreams #waterways
Cruisin' into this week ✌️ 🚤 . . . #BOATsmart #boating101 #boating #boatlife #boatinglife #getoutdoors #safeboating #explore #outdoors #onthewater #boatlicense #water #boats #cottagelife #goboating #mondaymotivation
Relax, it's Sunday. . . . #BOATsmart #boating101 #boating #boatlife #boatinglife #getoutdoors #safeboating #explore #outdoors #onthewater #boatlicense #water #boats #cottagelife #goboating #relax #sunday
Saturday views - Being on the water offers a different perspective. Time to get out there! . . . #BOATsmart #boating101 #boating #boatlife #boatinglife #getoutdoors #safeboating #explore #outdoors #onthewater #boatlicense #water #boats #cottagelife #goboating #perspectives #land #water #saturdayview
First one to the weekend wins! . . . #BOATsmart #boating101 #boating #boatlife #boatinglife #getoutdoors #safeboating #explore #outdoors #onthewater #boatlicense #water #boats #cottagelife #goboating #race #jetski #weekend
Time spent fishing off the boat with family is what it's all about! . . . #BOATsmart #boating101 #boating #boatlife #boatinglife #getoutdoors #safeboating #explore #outdoors #onthewater #boatlicense #water #boats #cottagelife #goboating #fishing #family
Wrapping up the cottage and need some tips or advice? Check out our newest blog post! Hint: we use Nissan as our vehicle of choice! https://bit.ly/2yiivb1
Canadian falls give us endless photo opportunities. . . . #BOATsmart #boating101 #boating #boatlife #boatinglife #getoutdoors #safeboating #explore #outdoors #onthewater #boatlicense #water #boats #cottagelife #goboating #fall #photoopp #picoftheday
Comin' in hot this Monday!! Video by: @johnjeffries . . . #BOATsmart #boating101 #boating #boatlife #boatinglife #getoutdoors #safeboating #explore #outdoors #onthewater #boatlicense #water #boats #cottagelife #goboating #wakeboard #mondaymotivation
The content is very informative, perhaps a bit more in depth then what you actually need to know, but covers a large amount of information. The videos in the slides are great for those who would rather watch something then read. The big problem is how SLOW this is. With a timer for every page, I am well past reading the content and then sitting and waiting until I can go on to the next slide. There should be the option of scrolling through the information faster. It is way way too slow!!!! The quizzes also do not tell you what questions you got wrong so you cannot review your answers if you are unsure of something. We bought this as a deal so the whole family could get their licenses, I wish I would have gone with another provider as the amount of time required by each of us is insane. Be prepared to spend several working on this. Its unfortunate that the timing issues puts such a negative light on what could otherwise be a good course.
Thorough and informative. I am in an area where alot of this course is useless but it is knowledge that I am glad I now have.
I watched the videos, read the text, paused and wrote many many notes. Module tests took 5 mins each.
Up to 10 hours to get through to the Exam and although it was long, I enjoy learning new things and I feel alot more confident being on the water.
Thank you for the great discount!
My kids (10 and 11) will be taking this course as well.
The information is thorough and informative. However, I struggled getting thru the content because of the timer. Hence I am writing this review as I’m waiting for module 2/7 Lesson 33/52 to run its time. I wish the government would make some adjustments on their programming requirements as I feel it’s frustrating for people since we all learn at different rates. Thank you BOATSMART for doing the absolute best content for what you have been given to work with. I hope in the future there will be enough opposition to modify the way this program is handled!
This is a very thorough and effective learning tool. The combination of voice, words and pictures/video maximize the opportunity to take on new information. The course did take me the better part of an entire day, but it was worth it as I passed the exam the first time.
What a waste of time , it didn’t take me this long to get my drivers license . Thanks for wasting my WHOLE Sunday listening to a bunch of nonsense that has nothing to do with actually operating a boat . ����
Great course! When I couldn’t find my boat license it was a friendly, quick process to get a replacement! Thank you!
It’s too bad that it’s good for life. I’ve had chats with people that have had their PCOC for years, but haven’t a clue of the rules on the water. I remind them if they have their card, they should know their stuff. The police won’t take kindly to “I didn’t know that” when they get pulled over on the water.
Retesting AND a practical exam to prove that you can operate a vessel safely and then maybe we won’t have so many know it alls on the water with more attitude than knowledge.
Take a real boating course and actually learn something.
And if it was a License, you’d be able to lose it. It’s not a license. Doesn’t say that anywhere on the card.
Had a blast doing the course. A little long but a lot of info
Started the online at 10:30 a.m and didn't finish till 3:30p.m to get through all the quiz's and modules that were literally pointless, and gave me hour and 15 to do a test i finished in 15 minutes.. wish they gave me an option to challenge the test would have saved me Half a day to get out and enjoyed my holiday more. Oh well its done now, just really, REALLY wasn't impressed
Great course and very informative.
Great course for both my daughter and I. Learned a lot and great way to spend time together learning about boat safety. I recommend if you want to do it on your leisure time and no time spend in classroom.
The content is fine but it is SOOOOO SLOWWW. The video is done and you still have to wait to go to the next screen. I can easily read the paragraphs 2 times and still need to wait for the timer to run out before I can proceed. I am actually writing this while waiting for the timer to run out. Only sign up if you have lots of extra time to waste. Again done another module with 33 secs left to sit at stare at the screen. About 2 hours in and almost done module 2 of 7. going to be a long night.
NOT HAPPY.
Forces you to waste time when you're finished reading the page, which in turn leads to distraction, which in turn leads to loss of information retention. If you fail a module quiz, get ready to sit there for another hour waiting for the timer to expire. Absolutely ridiculous waste of time and money.
Changing my review - after paying website went down and I write a negative review. Website back up 10 min later, so that is good. Will review again after test taken with more accurate thoughts :) ---- and Website back down. Look like this is a no go today. Should have gone with the competition :(
The online course made me thoroughly prepared for the final exam and confident on the water! It was also great to have support from the customer service team whenever I needed it. Thanks!!
I can't read at this slow of a pace and actually retain information to pass quizzes or tests. I'll end up doing other things instead when asked to wait 45-60seconds after I'm done reading to let the timer expire to move to the next module. Refund please.
The animations kept me intrigued throughout the entire course (they are awesome), will definitely recommend to my friends and family.
Took me about 4 hours to get through the course but it was very informative. I passed!� I would definitely recommend BOATsmart! for anyone wanting to obtain a Pleasure Craft Operator's lisence. And I have.
Absolutely fantastic course. Loved that I could do it at my own pace! Glad I did it. Next summer I'm going jet skiing!!