OHIO BOATING EDUCATION COURSE (OBEC) | OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Offers a boating and water safety class. Covers the fundamentals of safe boating: state-required equipment, watercraft laws, navigation Rules of the Road, basic safety and risk management, and aids to navigation. Boaters born on or after January 1st, 1982, MUST successfully complete either a boating course or a proficiency exam in order to operate a boat powered by more than 10 horsepower.

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211 Cleveland

Physical Address

2045 Morse Rd., Columbus, OH 43229

Hours

Varies by course.

Voice

(877) 426-2837

Toll-Free | 1-877-4BOATER

Application process

Phone for information and to register M-F: 8:00am-5:00pm. Website contains detailed information on each course offering.

Fee

Fixed fee for materials. Some classes may have additional fees due to site rental.

Eligibility

Ages 12 and older.

Agency info

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Provides protection, preservation and management of the natural resources of Ohio including state parks, forests, wildlife areas and nature preserves. Regulates fishing and hunting in Ohio.