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Originally Posted by dpg

I understand you can now take the course on line. Has anybody done this, how's it structured? Can you go back and re-read things you do not understand? Thinking of having my kids do it.

Yes you can take the test on-line, but as Codeman671 says....

Originally Posted by codeman671

The online test is easy, it is how I got mine last year. It is not secure, you can have two browsers open and look up the answers as you take the test.

It is important for everyone to learn and clearly understand boating rules and regulations. Although you will retain some of what you learn on-line, with the ability to have more than one browser open, the amount of effort you dedicate could be equal to the amount of knowledge you gain, but a good studing tool as codeman671 pointed out. Having taken the class with an instructor and other participants, I can say first hand that there is so much more to be gained from a classroom like environment. The additional information you receive from the instructor and the interaction with the other participants is priceless and more than worth the time spent. I would strongly recommend, especially for children and first time boaters, to take the course with an instructor. They will be able to ask any questions, get clarification, see demonstrations -- all the things that an on-line situation can not offer (at least not at this time)