boater cert cards

[husker]

Not sure about the rules completely. However, in Oregon for those of you who dont know, has adopted rules about operating a boat with greater then a 10 horse motor on it. Basically if your 40 this year you need to carry a card or you'll get a ticket. I think for every 5 years older you are, you get 1 more year before having to get your card. Dont quote me on that part. IE a driver lisence. If your 30 you should have gotten your card last year. GI Joes and Fishermens have offered classes in the past and "probably" will in the future. They charge a fee for it. Others can do what I did and go to test and take the test for free. Then when you get your cert from them send $10 to the State of Oregon.

[ 01-20-2004, 07:48 AM: Message edited by: husker ]

[Smily]

Great reminder Husker.

The best way to take a test is in your underwear in front of the computer online, 3 or 4 times if you have to, to get a good score.

Then send it in and Wallah, Boaters card.

:smile: Smily :smile:

[Mrdorkfish]

I got my card... I think you learn alot from the test itself, Wonder if this will thin the ramp traffic down a bit this year?? I know they will be checking. :smile:

MrDorkfish [img]graemlins/dork.gif[/img]

Some guy named Louis

[Swim Shady]

Hey all, FYI Joes in Salem is offering a class on Jan 31, 2004 like 9 to 5. The wife is taking the class because she has no knowledge base about boating. I took the test online, which, I agree is the easiest way to get the card.

[fishonksm]

Here is where i took my online test for the Oregon Boaters Cert. Its an open book format. Don't know the answere, Just look up the referance and go back to the question to answere it. Costs you nothing. If you pass, 85% or better, you can download a PDF formatted Cert. right their and print it later and chose to have one sent to you by mail. :grin:
I still can't understand why the state wouldn't take my Coast Guard Cert. Must have needed my $10 and yours pretty bad. [img]graemlins/icon_argue.gif[/img]
Will this help to make Oregon waters safer or boaters smarter? IMHO thats to be seen. depends on the common sence of the individuals.
Any way boat safe, boat sober. The life you save can be your own.
http://www.boatus.org/onlinecourse/

[chummer]

If you have ever taken a valid boater course offered by coast guard aux. or U.S. power squadron and still have your certificate, you don't have to take another class or test. Just send a copy of your cert. along with the $10, and they will send your card.

[fishonksm]

Chummer I called the state marine board when operator certs. where first required. I asked them if i had optained a C.G. card why do i need an Oregon Boater card? I was told that things such as this were to easy to copy as in FORGED so i would need to retest and PAY my $10 for the Oregon card. Mad as i was i did it any way.

[stevo]

One more reason a DB with a small kicker is the ultimate fishing machine, No Hassles with the man! ;^)

[fishonksm]

Stevo, Just another reason to send in a NO vote to the elections office Today. DON'T FORGET TO VOTE.

[raider6]

i found an exemption.....for non resident's

Oregon Bulletin
May 1, 2003

Oregon State Marine Board
Chapter 250

Adm. Order No.: OSMB 3-2003

Filed with Sec. of State: 3-31-2003

Certified to be Effective: 3-31-03

Notice Publication Date: 2-1-03

Rules Amended: 250-018-0010, 250-018-0060, 250-018-0080

Subject: The 1999 Legislature passed HB 2977 which requires the Marine Board to adopt Administrative Rules to implement a program for mandatory boating education. The Board adopted rules at the October 12, 2000 meeting. Since that time some questions about specific definitions and exemptions have been brought to the attention of Staff. At the January 7, 2003 meeting, the Marine Board directed Staff to open the rule and solicit comment on some housekeeping amendments.

Rules Coordinator: Jill E. Andrick--(503) 373-1405, ext. 243

250-018-0010

Definitions

As used in this Division the following definitions apply:

(1) "Approved Course Provider" is any individual or organization who instructs a National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) approved boating safety course and who has been approved by the Oregon State Marine Board.

(2) "Boater Education Card" is the boating safety certificate required by ORS 830.086 and 830.094. This document, issued by the Marine Board, certifies that the person named on the card has established proof of competency and is authorized to operate a boat in Oregon under ORS 830.082 to 830.096.

(3) "Boating Safety Course" is any NASBLA approved course of instruction that is offered by an approved course provider and concludes with an examination containing at least 50 questions including a minimum of 10 specific questions about Oregon boating laws.

(4) "Correspondence Course and Self Test" means a boating safety course and examination provided by the Marine Board that is taken at home without a proctor. After, January 1, 2001, this correspondence course and self test will satisfy minimum standard of boating safety education competency only for those individuals who have qualified for hardship status.

(5) "Direct Supervision" occurs when a person maintains close visual and verbal contact with, provides adequate direction to, and can immediately assume control of a motorboat from the operator of a motorboat. A person who is water skiing, or is in the cabin of a boat is not considered to be in direct supervision. Direct supervision is referred to in ORS 830.090 and 830.088.

(6) "Dockside Safety Checklist" is a document provided by the Marine Board that consists of selected facts about Oregon boating laws that a rental or livery agent is required to present to renters/operators of motorboats and must be read and checked by the renter and/or operator of the motorboat before a motorboat can be rented and operated.

(7) "Equivalency Exam" is a comprehensive written examination created by the Board containing at least 75 questions including a minimum of 10 specific questions about Oregon boating laws. The equivalency exam is intended to provide experienced boat operators with the opportunity to meet the minimum standard of boating safety education competency without having to take a boating safety course.

(8) "Hardship" means a situation or condition that prevents an individual from attending a boating safety course or taking an equivalency exam in person within a reasonable amount of time or within reasonably close proximity to the individual's place of residence. The situation or condition must also keep the individual from taking an approved Internet course. A hardship situation may allow an individual to utilize a correspondence course and self test provided by the Marine Board to meet the minimum standard of boating safety education competency. An individual must submit a written request for hardship status. The Marine Board director or his designee has the authority to grant or deny hardship status.

(9) "Minimum Standard of Boating Safety Education Competency" means a standard of proficiency established by the Marine Board based on the standards set by NASBLA that determines whether an applicant for a boater education card has met or exceeded the requirements of a boating safety course, equivalency exam or correspondence course and self test.

(10) "Proctor" is an individual who is a member of the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadron, American Red Cross, or other public safety organization or whose organization has been approved by the Marine Board to administer an equivalency exam. A "proctor" may also be a public official such as a librarian or community college instructor who has been approved by the Marine Board to administer an equivalency exam.

(11) "Proof of Competency" is a document verifying that an individual has achieved the minimum standard for boating safety education competency as determined by the Marine Board.

(12) "Temporary Boater Education Card" is a document issued by the Marine Board allowing the bearer to operate a motorboat in Oregon for a period of time not to exceed 60 days as provided in ORS 830.082 to 830.096.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 830.110

Stats. Implemented: ORS 830.082 - ORS 830.096

Hist.: OSMB 6-2000, f. & cert. ef. 10-30-00; OSMB 10-2001, f. & cert. ef. 10-29-01; OSMB 3-2003, f. & cert. ef. 3-31-03

250-018-0060

Dockside Checklist

(1) Beginning May 1, 2002 any person who provides a motorboat for rent in Oregon must require that the renter and/or operator of the rental motorboat show proof of possession of a boater education card before renting the person a motorboat.

(2) If the renter and/or operator of the rented motorboat does not possess a boater education card, the rental agent must provide the renter and/or operator of the craft with a dockside checklist provided by the Marine Board.

(3) The renter and/or operator of a rental motorboat must review and mark the dockside checklist in the presence of the rental agent before they may operate the rental motorboat.

(4) The renter and/or operator of the rental motorboat must retain the dockside checklist on board when operating the boat.

(5) It is not required that every person who will operate the rented craft complete the checklist. A person over the age of 16 may operate the rented craft if they are accompanied and directly supervised by a person over the age of 16 (18 for personal watercraft) who is carrying a boater education card or proof of completing the dockside safety checklist.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 830.110

Stats. Implemented: ORS 830.082 - ORS 830.096

Hist.: OSMB 6-2000, f. & cert. ef. 10-30-00; OSMB 3-2003, f. & cert. ef. 3-31-03

250-018-0080

Exemptions

(1) ORS 830.092 states that non-resident boaters will be exempt from carrying a card if operating in Oregon waters for under 60 days. This exemption will apply only to non-residents age 12 and older. No one age 11 and under, whether a resident of this state or not, may operate a power boat of any horsepower after January 1, 2003. Non-resident youth age 12-15 are exempt from carrying the boater education card.

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[chummer]

fishonksm, sorry to hear marine board is giving you a hassle. We took a power squadron course in 1987, I still had my certificate, sent a copy along with the money and got my card right away. When this deal first started, I remember reading that the marine board would accept past courses, and thought "crap, i'll never find that old certificate!" but low and behold, I found it. I should have laminated the new marine card, because all the lettering has peeled off over the last couple years in my wallet.

[raider6]

is the non resident exception correct....or am I smoking wacky tabcky. just want to make sure i'm okay down in your folk's neck of the woods.

[Fish Hawg]

Were Do I send a copy of my card [img]graemlins/dork.gif[/img]

[DownTime]

Raider 6, I e-mailed the Oregon marine board personally and they responded promptly, the non-resident exemption is valid(with the under 60 day limit). :smile:

JB

[Bait O' Eggs]

Took the online test in 2000 :shocked: :shocked:

mailed it in today with my $10 so I will be legal since I turned 40.

Hope I get the card soon.

[STGRule]

I took a power squadron course a many years ago. I sent in a photocopy of the certificate with my $10.00 and got the card about two weeks later. Piece of cake.

[Silver Eagle]

Its painfully clear "send the 10.00 and you'll get a card" where does the 10.00 go, got a "curticy check" last year and they wanted ID gave them my Card and they "CG" seemed annoyed, they really wanted Drivers Lic. What a crock. I spent a lot of time and beer to get that card. But most of you are right, its all about the money, show me the money..........when will it stop..........NEVER..............

[metalhead madness]

I have taken the test on line got the cert that has a make shift card atached. Do I still need to send in money to be compliant? Please enlighten me. Thanks

Metalhead

[husker]

yes send your money in...your not compliant until u have

[Mitch-]

Originally posted by fishonksm:
Here is where i took my online test for the Oregon Boaters Cert. Its an open book format. Don't know the answere, Just look up the referance and go back to the question to answere it. Costs you nothing. If you pass, 85% or better, you can download a PDF formatted Cert. right their and print it later and chose to have one sent to you by mail. :grin:
I still can't understand why the state wouldn't take my Coast Guard Cert. Must have needed my $10 and yours pretty bad. [img]graemlins/icon_argue.gif[/img]
Will this help to make Oregon waters safer or boaters smarter? IMHO thats to be seen. depends on the common sence of the individuals.
Any way boat safe, boat sober. The life you save can be your own.
http://www.boatus.org/onlinecourse/

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[kayakfisher]

Took it for free at the Portland boat show this year, with my friend and two kids, ages 13 and 15...cold turkey.

Not a bad way to sit down for a half hour after being a little tired walking around...and the kids all passed with flying colors, without studying.

Was kind of fun doing it with the kids...so if you have kids, consider doing it at the boat shows next year, as a break.

M.

[raider6]

thanks