NEW MEXICO BOATER EDUCATION
The New Mexico Boater Education options below are just the beginning of your commitment to safe boating for you and your passengers. New Mexico's fatalities are driven by in many cases not dressing for the swim (cold and very cold waters in early season but warm air temperatures) and not wearing a life jacket when such cold water immersion is a possibility. Learn a lot and change the way you go out in early season by downloading these video clips from the award winning "Cold Water Boot Camp". If you are interested solely in paddle sports we do have available here a free paddle sports introduction course..
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Mandatory Age and Education Requirements
for a Boater Education ID Card
- All motorboat operators born on or after January 1, 1989, must have completed a boating safety course approved by NASBLA* and New Mexico State Parks. An operator may also operate motorboat (PWC or "Jet Skis" and Sailboats included) if they have passed an approved, proctored equivalency test; or possesses a valid license from the U.S. Coast Guard or Canadian Government. Proof of boater education is required to be carried aboard during operation.
- No person under the age of 13 shall operate a motorboat unless under the onboard supervision of an adult (This person under the age of 13 is also required to have their boater education card and the adult must be 21 years of age or older).
- It can take up to 45 days to receive your education card. Plan your class now.
- New Mexico State Parks has approved only the course options below:
How to Register for a Course
Operators may take their boater education course by registering for any one course from these eight course options:
- in the classroom, (three approved course options)
- by computer online, (four approved course options)
- by studying at home, (one approved course option available in English or Spanish)
and by taking a proctored proficiency exam.
How to get a Replacement Boater Education Card
You can request a replacement boater education card from the division if you have legally changed your name or had your boater education card lost, stolen or destroyed. To obtain the card you have to provide us with your boater education card number and an affidavit stating the circumstances which led to the loss or destruction or proof of a name change such as a court order or marriage license along with a replacement fee by cashiers check or money order of $10. As a side confirmation please provide both your hair color and eye color and DOB.
Classroom Options
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Most will take 8 hours to complete with a half hour lunch break and are free for the instruction. .
Classes give students the chance to interact with an instructor who is an experienced boater and to network with other boaters.
If you pass the class closed book test with a minimum of 80%, you will be issued both a certificate of completion and a wallet card within 45 days. Many insurance companies will recognize the classroom courses only for boat insurance discount purposes.
The issued Boater Education Card is honored in just about every state in the country unless you move to another state that does not have an education reciprocity agreement with New Mexico. When you move it is your responsibility to check the law in your new state.
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Course will charge a $15 materials fee for the study guide and provide an awesome CD-ROM Guide with additional information.
The military base courses may charge a small fee and their classes are limited to those with base privileges or active military.
Register below for one of the three approved New Mexico boating education classroom courses:
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New Mexico State Parks
Boat New Mexico
- Course Length: Eight Hours
- When: One full day usually Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays or two half days depending on schedule
- Where: Vary's throughout New Mexico (Albuquerque, Carlsbad, Clovis, Conchas and Ute Lakes, Elephant Butte Lake State Park, Espanola, Farmington, Ft. Sumner, Grants, Las Vegas, Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Tucumcari) and also in Amarillo and El Paso Texas. Other locations may be requested if there is an identified need.
- Cost: None. Free instruction and materials.
- NASBLA/New Mexico Approved: Yes. The sixty question exam requires an 80% score to pass (48 questions must be correctly answered).
- Pay for the Education Card: No charge. Students will receive the official New Mexico Boater Education Card by mail within 45 days.
- Course Description
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- Full classes are closed and do not show up on the site unless cancellations take place.
- Customer Service: 505-476-3390 or 1-888-667-2757
E-mail - Stephen.Verchinski@state.nm.us
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U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
- Course Length: Eight hours normally with the occasionally held thirteen lesson course which exceeds minimum state requirements.
- When: One full day, or two half days, or weekly for 6 to 7 weeks for the thirteen lesson course.
- Where: Mostly Albuquerque at the Foothills Church and in Santa Fe
- Cost: Instruction is free however there is a $15 materials charge payable by cash or check at the start of the class.
- NASBLA/New Mexico Approved: Yes. Exam requires 80% correct to pass.
- Pay for the Education Card: No charge. Takes a few weeks. .
- Course Description
- . Full classes are closed and do not show back up on the site unless cancellations take place.
- Customer Service: 505-293-7543
E-mail - ronbeck@comcast.net
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U.S. Military Bases in New Mexico
Boat New Mexico
- Course Length: Eight Hour Course
- When: One full day or two half days
- Location: Currently only Kirtland/Sandia in Albuquerque (Requires base access privileges. Held at Outdoor Recreation Services)
- Cost: Free instruction and materials. Small fee for refreshments.
- NASBLA/New Mexico Approved: Yes
- Pay for the Education Card: No
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Full classes are closed and do not show back up on the site unless cancellations take place.
- Instructor: Rick Mares (505) 846-1275 E-Mail: rickmares@kirtland.af.mil
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Computer Online Options
Only the four online options below have been approved for the boater education card for New Mexico. These courses have New Mexico specific content covering laws and regulations unique to our state. .
Using unique and engaging learning tools, online courses will usually take from 5 to 8 hours to complete.
You can read about each option before signing up. Some require you to take the course in one sitting. Unlike the formal
If you pass the test with a minimum of 80% (Personal Watercraft Safety School requires an 85% passing grade), in most cases you will be issued a temporary certificate of completion/permit/card that is downloadable for immediate use but expires in 45 days. Others will send you the card in one to two weeks.
Note: a number of states will not recognize an online course certification should you travel or move from New Mexico but will only recognize a formal, classroom course.
A total of 6 states prohibit the use of Internet testing in their state and will not accept an Internet course as proof of mandatory education. These states are:
Colorado
Connecticut
New Jersey
New York
Utah
Puerto Rico (requires a 24- hour proctored course)
Register below for one of the four New Mexico approved on line courses.
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Boat Ed
Boat New Mexico
- NASBLA/New Mexico Approved: Yes
- Study Material Needed: No.
- Time Limit:
None, but once testing, it must be completed in one on-line session
- Practice Test Available:
Yes, practice quizzes offered after each section.
- Test Number of Questions:
60 (51 correct needed to pass)
- Cost for the boater education card: Yes.
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Boater Exam America Inc.
Boater Exam New Mexico
- NASBLA/New Mexico Approved: Yes
- Narrated Course Content
- End of Chapter Quiz.
- Study Material Needed: Downloadable 50 pages and is free.
- Time Limit: None, and you review all your wrong answers.
- Practice Test Available: yes
- Test Number of Questions: 60 (48 correct needed to pass)
- Cost for the boater education card: No
- Exam Costs: $29.95. All exam retakes are free.
- Course provides for the reading limited with a speaking on-line reader option.
- Course Description
MON - FRI 9AM - 11PM EST SAT & SUN 10AM - 5PM EST
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Boat U.S. Foundation for Boating Safety
Boat US Online New Mexico Boating Safety Course-General Boating Course Only
- NASBLA/New Mexico Approved: Yes, the General Boating Course only
- Time Limit: Times out after 30 days but you must hit the "leave and return later"
- Practice Test Available: No, but section quizzes are available
- Test Number of Questions: 75 (60 correct needed to pass)
- Cost for the education card: Print one out free of charge or request a certificate and more durable card to be sent to you for a fee of $5.00.
- Contact: 1-800-245-BOAT or 1-703-461-2864 ext. 8351 or ext. 8356
Email: boatsafety@boatus.com teds@boatus.com
8-5 EST, M-F Only
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The American Boat Operator Course
BoatCourse.com
- NASBLA/New Mexico Approved: Yes
- Study Material Needed: Downloadable about 50 pages and is free.
- Time Limit: None for the course itself.
- Practice Test Available: Yes
- Test Number of Questions: 60 (48 correct needed to pass)
- Cost for the boater education card: $14.95
- Exam Costs: Nothing. All exam retakes are built into the system with new questions
- Course Description
- Contacts:Jim Decker USCG Retired 1-877-677-2628
MON - FRI 8AM - 5PM EST SAT & SUN Sometimes
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proctored proficiency exam
Estudiar en casa y tomar un examen de dominio supervisado
Education nautica obligatoria en Nuevo Mexico. A partir del 1 de enero de 2007, todas las personas nacidas despues del 1 del enero de 1989 deben completar un curso de educacion nautica aprobato o un examen supervisado antes que puedan operar un barco a motor o a vela de vuelta.
Donde encontar las siguentes publicaciones "Navigando America" y "Navigando Nuevo Mexico" su guias para navegacion responsable? Y es posible libre o NM State Parks Boating Safety, 1220 S. St Francis Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505, Llame por telefono su nombre y addresso postal 505-476-3390 o e-mail: stephen.verchinski@state.nm.us con su nombre y addresso postal.
Manuals tienen mas information: Conozco Su Barco, Antes de Navegar, Operar El Barco...En Forma Segura, Los Requisitos Legales De la Nave gacion en Nuevo Mexico, Emergencias Durante La Navegacion...Que Se Deber Hacer, Disfrute de los Deportes Acuaticos Con Su Barco. Despues son ejercicios de repaso de los capitulos y respuestas.
- Time Limit: None
- Tiempo límite: Ninguno
- Practice Test Available: Yes practice quizzes offered after each section.
- Prueba de práctica relacionada: Sí práctica concursos ofrece después de cada sección.
- Manual is available by sending an e-mail with address to the contact below.
- Manual está disponible enviando un e-mail con la dirección de contacto a continuación.
- Test Number of Questions in Proctored Exam: 60 (50 right needed to pass) Closed Book.
- Prueba número de preguntas en examen supervisado: 60 (50 derecho necesario para aprobar) Cerado Libro.
- Pay for the education card: No
- Pago por la tarjeta de la educación: No
- Exam Costs: None.
- Los costos de exámenes: Ninguno.
- Taking the exam: Find a course here. Do not register but just note the time date and location and show up two hours before the end of class with your identification. Please call the instructor listed ahead of time and state that you are requesting a proctored exam.
- Tomar el examen: Busque un curso aquí. No registre, pero sólo cuenta la fecha hora y lugar y se muestran dos horas antes del final de la clase con su identificación. Llame al instructor encuentran por encima del tiempo y del estado que usted está solicitando un examen supervisado.
*NASBLA - National Association of State Boating Law Administrators
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 Special Boat Education Courses
The New Mexico Sailing Club will not be holding special classes on sailing this year in Northern New Mexico for children and youth groups. The Heron Lake Marina is closed this year 2013 for the season. See the "Boating Waters" pages link under "Boating" found in the left column.
Summertime course in sailboat racing for youths in New Mexico High Schools is still being conducted by the West Mesa H.S. Junior ROTC program for 2013.
Contact our Division if your community would be interested in supporting a youth program for hands-on experiential boating called the "Spirit of America"
Boat Education Hint for the Month
Watersports will soon be on the mind of many going out on New Mexico waters. Buying the right equipment and knowing what to do are found by following the guidelines of the WSIA, the Water Sports Industry Association. Their guidebook provides you with rope specifications and guidelines, and driving instruction best practices for rider types, ages and abilities.
Some New Mexico special considerations are the proper use of a "Ski Flag", proper selection of an impact speed rated United States Coast Guard Approved Life Jacket, providing a 300 foot front, and side 150' minimum "safety corridor" for whoever is being towed, boat capacity must have seating on board for the person(s) being towed, the person being towed cannot be under the influence of any alcohol or drugs and must wear a life jacket approved for the sport.
Get a Replacement New Mexico Boater Education Identification Card
Full text of New Mexico Boater Education Laws including those required for New Mexico Boat Rentals
Other Specialized Boating Classes Not NM Approved or Certified but may be NASBLA Approved as for valuable content
Sailing Course
(Keelboat)
Captain's Licensing - AKA 6-passenger license.
Canoeing Rafting and Kayaking
Personal Watercraft Rental Training
Cold Water Shock, Hypothermia and Cold Water Survival
Basic Water Rescue
Advanced Boat Operator Certifications
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