Boating education is a critical part of responsible boating. Since 1984, the BoatUS Foundation has been providing the toll-free Foundation Courseline as a free service to boaters, supplying current information on boating safety courses offered around the nation. The Courseline Online is the new internet program to support the Courseline. After years of success, the BoatUS Foundation now makes this information available to you on the internet for your added convenience.

Most of the courses in our database are instructed by volunteers. In some cases, a nominal fee may be collected to cover materials. Additionally, there are courses offered by participating state agencies. In areas where there are few volunteer courses are available, some private courses are listed. To find out about the instruction topics for the courses, look in Course Descriptions.

We hope you enjoy the new Courseline Online. If you have any questions or problems, please leave us a comment or call our Toll-Free Courseline at 1-800-336-BOAT (2628).

New to the Courseline!!! By calling an instructor in your area, you may get information on arranging a Vessel Safety Check through the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the U.S. Power Squadrons!