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Certified Boater Program

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What is the Certified Boater Program?

The Certified Boater program was created to ease the inspection process for boat owners and decrease the volume of boats at decontamination stations at Canyon Ferry and Tiber Reservoirs. It allows watercraft inspectors to focus on boats traveling between many different waterbodies.
A Certified Boater can depart from the reservoir without going through a full inspection and hot wash if their next boating trip is on this reservoir.
A Certified Boater can access all OPEN boat ramps within their designated reservoir.
Boaters must register each year to be in the Certified Boater Program.
You can complete the certification process online. You must read the tutorial, pass the test, complete a registration form, and sign a contract agreeing to abide by the Certified Boater rules. Remember, you'll need your vessel and trailer licenses numbers and description of all vessels to complete certification.
- Your Certified Boater decals will be mailed to you within 5-working days. If you want to complete the certification in person, you will need to travel to an FWP regional office to complete the certification process and receive your decals. Remember to bring your vessel and trailer licenses numbers and description of all vessels.

Certified Boater Access Sites on Tiber and Canyon Ferry

Most boat ramps located around Tiber and Canyon Ferry Reservoirs are open to “certified boaters.” The maps below indicate the current status of each boat ramp on these waterbodies.

Map: Canyon Ferry Reservoir Access Sites
Map: Tiber Reservoir Access Sites

FAQs



Is the Certified Boater program right for you? How do I become a Certified Boater? Where do I place the Certified Boater decals? What watercraft DO NOT need Certified Boater decals? What if a Certified Boater wants to go boating somewhere else? What if a Certified Boater sells or loans their boat?

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Completing the Certified Boater Program

To be certified for the 2019 season, you need to:

Choose either Canyon Ferry or Tiber as your designated area. You cannot be certified for both.
Download and read the Certified Boater tutorial below.
Take the online test. A passing score (80%) will allow you to register your watercraft(s).
1. NOTE: Internet Explorer is not supported for the certification. Please use another browser.
Register your watercraft(s) online.
You will receive your decals in the mail within 5 working days.