Education actually works
Any boating education will & does improve safety. Whether its a quick review before a temporary license test or a day long class followed by a proctored test this education helps. Sure, its not perfect. Some will pass the test and still do something stupid. My son just completed a very basic motorcycle education class and will get a lower rate on insurance for completing it. You can be sure that if an insurance company gives lower rates for that education its because they have hard data showing lower risk for even basic safety education. There is no reason to believe this same principle doesnt apply to boats.
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