NJ Boating Safety Classes

Private Boating Safety Class Information

One Day Boating Safety Class:  An approved one-day boat safety course must be at least 8 hours in length.  It must consist of in-person, formal instruction provided by an approved boating safety instructor, and must culminate with a closed book, in-person, proctored exam.  The time required to complete the exam is included within the 8-hour time requirement.  No more than one ten- minute break is permitted per hour.  Meal breaks, etc. are not included within the 8-hour course.

Two Evening Boating Safety Class: An approved multiple-day boat safety course must consist of at least 6 hours of in-person, formal instruction provided by an approved boating safety instructor.  The course must culminate with a closed book, in-person, proctored exam, administered by an approved boating safety instructor.  Written homework must be assigned as necessary, so that the total course time (6 or more hours of in-person instruction + test + written homework) equals at least 8 hours.  The time required to complete the exam and homework is not counted within the 6 hours of in-person instruction.  No more than one ten- minute break is permitted per hour.  Meal breaks, etc. are not included within the 6 hours of in-person instruction.

Captain Jack Gilbert is a NJ State approved course provider for New Jersey Boating Safety Certificate classes.
Captain Jack and all his instructors are certified by the New Jersey State Marine Police.

Other Important Information:

You must bring a valid picture ID (students under 18 years old must also show a valid form of ID - school photo ID, birth certificate, passport, etc.)

We take a ½ hour break for lunch around 12:30 p.m.  You are welcome to seek out local food establishments but you may want to consider bringing your own food and drink.