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The program covers important safety information for boaters as well as specific considerations for protecting the sensitive resources in Everglades National Park. The course discusses the heightened level of protection of the Park's natural resources and outlines recommended boater behavior and equipment necessary for safely navigating Florida Bay, the Gulf Coast, backcountry marine areas, and Ten Thousand Islands.
Everglades Course Privacy Policy
The National Park Service, along with many expert stakeholders, offers this course as part of its larger efforts to protect the unusual ecosystems and recreational experiences for boaters in Everglades National Park. The Everglades Boater Education Course was called for in the 2015 Park General Management Plan as part of the 30-year plan for meeting the National Park Service's mission: protecting natural and cultural resources while providing for visitor enjoyment.
If you require additional assistance while registering for this course or creating your account, please contact the Eppley Institute help desk at 812-855-3095 or use our contact from to submit a request online.
Course Schedule
This course is self-paced, allowing learners the flexibility to complete the course as quickly or slowly as they need. While exploring course content, learners can investigate topics in greater detail through enrichment activities that link to real-world examples, original source materials, and policy documents. Learners can easily move from section to section as they navigate through the course, revisiting concepts as needed. This course includes the following elements.
After completing all course activities, you will complete a brief assessment to demonstrate your understanding of key course concepts. Upon successful completion of the assessment, you will be awarded a certificate of completion.
Course Chapters
- Why Here?
- Key Points about Protected Places
- Where Are We?
- Zone Maps
- Preparing for Your Trip
- Know Before You Go - Skills and Experience
- Know Before You Go - Going Fishing?
- Know Before You Go - Rules and Regulations
- Know Before You Go - Tools and Equipment
- Know Before You Go - Environmental Conditions
- Loading and Launching
- Florida Bay
- Around the Cape
- Open Water
- Ten Thousand Islands
- The Mangrove Backcountry
- Wilderness Waterway & Everglades Paddling Trail
- Conclusion
Be able to:
- Understand the federal and state regulations that provide the framework for boater safety and resource protection.
- Identify sensitive park resources and the strategies used to protect them.
- List appropriate ways to interact with park resources to prevent impacts and/or damage while boating.
- Identify the location and implications of designated wilderness, restricted, or closed areas for resource protection.
- Identify visitor activities and behaviors that impact park resources.
- List shallow water boating strategies and techniques to prevent impacts.
- Anticipate environmental conditions and uncertainties that could affect your boating experience.
- List consequences of inappropriate or illegal actions within the park.
- Identify equipment and navigational aids necessary for safely boating in park waters.
- Determine the key boater-specific attributes and skills affecting your boating experiences.
Recommended Background
Successful completion of this course is required in order to obtain a Boater Certificate for Everglades National Park.
Reviews
- Very goodReview by John
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It has a lot of good information. (Posted on 5/27/2020)Rating - great courseReview by Ronald
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very educational (Posted on 5/27/2020)Rating - Awesome Review by Diego
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Great I learned so much. (Posted on 5/19/2020)Rating - GreatReview by Victor
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Great (Posted on 5/15/2020)Rating - GreatReview by Ed
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Great content (Posted on 5/10/2020)Rating - okReview by Jalil
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It was okay (Posted on 5/7/2020)Rating - Very InformativeReview by Reinier
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Very informative, some additional videos might be good. (Posted on 5/3/2020)Rating - Very interesting contentReview by Robert
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Great course (Posted on 5/1/2020)Rating - Waste of time Review by Todd
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blah (Posted on 4/30/2020)Rating - Good InformationReview by Stefanie
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I enjoyed learning from this test. Good stuff to know before going out (Posted on 4/29/2020)Rating - Good InfoReview by Stevan
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This is good information. (Posted on 4/29/2020)Rating - Very informativeReview by Cynthia
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Great information! (Posted on 4/27/2020)Rating - SimpleReview by Kristy
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To the point and easy to understand. (Posted on 4/27/2020)Rating - goodReview by JOSE
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good (Posted on 4/26/2020)Rating - Very EducationalReview by Mike
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Great refresher course on proper boating techniques to preserve the Everglades (Posted on 4/20/2020)Rating - GreatReview by Aaron
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Good education (Posted on 4/18/2020)Rating - Very KnowledgeableReview by Nicholas
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Great course... covers many things that inexperienced boaters may have never thought of.. (Posted on 4/16/2020)Rating - Very InformativeReview by Juan C.
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while not being too long and boring. the worst would be to lose our short attention span. the video's were good, short and sweet. I did have to start over once because of a computer issue, it did not record my progress.. (Posted on 4/15/2020)Rating - Well doneReview by Sheila
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Interesting content (Posted on 4/6/2020)Rating - easyReview by Jose
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easy course very informative (Posted on 4/1/2020)Rating - goodReview by Peter
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good (Posted on 3/30/2020)Rating - Great courseReview by Floyd
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Very helpful and informative (Posted on 3/28/2020)Rating - INFORMATIVE COURSEReview by ANTONIO
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GOOD TO REFRESH, I AM A BETTER BOATER NOW (Posted on 3/26/2020)Rating - Good infoReview by Seth
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Helpful (Posted on 3/24/2020)Rating - Outstanding InmformationReview by Mark
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Excellent material that is all useful and provides safety within the area. (Posted on 3/19/2020)Rating - goodReview by William
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very good (Posted on 3/12/2020)Rating - Thumbs upReview by Thomas
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Nice (Posted on 3/10/2020)Rating - course was goodReview by Adam
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the course was good. i would say that the links to the course could have given a way out without waiting. also when the test is taken if one passes with a 80% or greater it should just let them know that they can print out their certification. (Posted on 3/9/2020)Rating - I found it very difficult to connect to and remain connected to the ProValen website due to it's restrictive ad and pop up blocker requirements. VERY FRUSTRATING!Review by Dave
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I found it very difficult to connect to and remain connected to the ProValen website due to it's restrictive ad and pop up blocker requirements. VERY FRUSTRATING! (Posted on 3/9/2020)Rating - I learned alot which is always a good thing!Review by Robert
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I thought online was a great way to administer this course (Posted on 3/8/2020)Rating - Great!Review by Tristan
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Have to take this to boat in ENP legally. Also better safe than sorry for boating in the FL Keys if you don’t know where the ENP borders are. (Posted on 3/7/2020)Rating - good idea to have thisReview by Lane
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thanks (Posted on 3/6/2020)Rating - Completed the couse.Review by Pete
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I completed the course and passed the test. The course is beneficial for new boater to ENP. (Posted on 3/2/2020)Rating - I completed the course with a passing grade. The certificate shows last years passing grade as well as this years course with a passing grade. However, the certificate shows last years date.Review by Pete
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I'm confused. I passed the the exam. But my certificate shows last years 2019 date? maybe i need to complete the Review prior to printing the certificate. (Posted on 3/2/2020)Rating - Excellent course, I learned a lot.Review by Stephen P
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I realize that this education is very important if we are to conserve this amazing resource, for ourselves as well as for future generations to come.Rating
(Posted on 2/28/2020) - Being a fisherman, I would tow someone back to the ramp because thenext time it could be me but I would not be happy about it. If the other boaters were not prepared for the Everglades, I would not be happy. I would resent having to sacrifice my fishing tReview by John
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Being a fisherman, I would tow someone back to the ramp because the next time it could be me! However, I would not be happy about it. If the other boaters were not prepared for the Everglades, I would not be happy. I would resent having to sacrifice my fishing time to help them when they could have helped themselves. Course is a GREAT idea! (Posted on 2/26/2020)Rating - good informationReview by Gregg
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good information (Posted on 2/25/2020)Rating - Helpful and informativeReview by Dave
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the course was both helpful and informative and the links to all the additional information on other sites is really useful (Posted on 2/18/2020)Rating - Very effective way to learn about safe operation within the parkReview by Jude
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This was well worth the time spent to get information on the park and learn some new elements that I didn't know before. (Posted on 2/16/2020)Rating - GreatReview by J
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Been fishing here on and off for a couple of years. Great information and review. (Posted on 2/16/2020)Rating - informativeReview by george
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a good review of information prior to boating in the everglades (Posted on 2/13/2020)Rating - Informative Review by Mark
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Learned some things (Posted on 2/11/2020)Rating - comprehensiveReview by Brien
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more than i needed but covered all aspects for whoever would be using everglades. my need was permit for overnight anchoring of sailboat to escape weather. (Posted on 2/9/2020)Rating - Great Course... Review by James Stiber
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This is long overdue as a requirement for boaters... Particularly Tourist Boaters... As a Florida private boater and as a Captain this course was excellent and I am happy it is a required to boat in The Everglades National Park... (Posted on 2/7/2020)Rating - Very HelpfulReview by james
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Increased my knowledge of boating and was well presented. (Posted on 2/5/2020)Rating - Very educational.Review by JaR
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One day at the marina, I saw a fast boat going out over a pod of manatees. I yell and let them know, and they pay no consideration of the pod. We need to be aware were we are; that is why we have to educateRating
for the future . . .
(Posted on 2/4/2020) - Great Overview Review by Leonardo
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This was a positive experience. (Posted on 2/2/2020)Rating - InformativeReview by Kent
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Helpful and informative (Posted on 1/30/2020)Rating - okcorseReview by Daniel
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corse is ok (Posted on 1/25/2020)Rating - Great overview of the rules & regs! Reel 'em in!!Review by Thompson
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Great class (Posted on 1/23/2020)Rating - Great overview. Everyone should take this course.Review by Rex
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Lots of good information. I feel that I am more informed about boating in the Everglades. (Posted on 1/21/2020)Rating - Very informative.Review by Franklin
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Good course. (Posted on 1/19/2020)Rating - Very cumbersome to use to get to final certificate.Review by Jimmy
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Many people in the area are not computer literate, and would not be able to do this requirement. (Posted on 1/19/2020)Rating - Exellent tool for the massesReview by Dougan
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I would also institute a boaters drivers license which is very strict and much harder to pass than this course. (Posted on 1/17/2020)Rating - Outstanding and imperative information for a safe day of boating in the Everglades!Review by David
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I thoroughly enjoyed taking this safety course. Even with many years of boating experience I learned new things. (Posted on 1/15/2020)Rating - outstanding online courseReview by donald
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Only suggestion is to include courtesies and dos and don'ts in camping in the park. (Posted on 1/12/2020)Rating - Fairly doneReview by Herbert
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Never get down to Cape Sable area (Posted on 1/11/2020)Rating - Very good basic course.Review by Tracy
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This is great, everyone should take this. (Posted on 1/10/2020)Rating - Great informationReview by Raul
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Learned so much about the park (Posted on 1/9/2020)Rating - Poor interfaceReview by Luke
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When I was required to turn off pop-ups it would not let me back onto the course but it would allow me to take the test. (Posted on 1/7/2020)Rating - goodReview by Alan
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great info, would be best in print for reference. Not on computer. Maybe a reference card? (Posted on 1/6/2020)Rating - ValuableReview by William
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Boating in the everglades is a unique experience and a specific course for it is necessary to ensure its protection (Posted on 1/4/2020)Rating - Very informativeReview by Randy
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This course will be beneficial to the park for generations. (Posted on 1/2/2020)Rating - Good CourseReview by Gary
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Information is good. (Posted on 12/29/2019)Rating - Concise and InformativeReview by David
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Overall a good primer on what to expect when entering ENP by boat. Accurately conveys the special considerations that boaters must be aware of and will most likely encounter when navigating waters such as in the 10K islands. (Posted on 12/29/2019)Rating - Not much contentReview by Rick
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Too many pages with useless information, Need more on rules and laws (Posted on 12/28/2019)Rating - I appreciated the information I learnedReview by Ron
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Good info (Posted on 12/26/2019)Rating - Great Course Should Have Everyone Do It!Review by Charles
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Course reviews all the basics and is a must for anyone new to the park. (Posted on 12/22/2019)Rating - Good primer for new boaters Review by Michael
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Good primer for new boaters and a good refresher for experienced guides. (Posted on 12/22/2019)Rating - Good course. Lots of good infoReview by William
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Good course. Lots of good info (Posted on 12/20/2019)Rating - worthwhile and informativeReview by Carter
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hard to maneuver through. (Posted on 12/17/2019)Rating - Awesome and InformativeReview by Justinn K Heraly
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Glad to see the NPS is preserving our natural resources and requiring education for its users! I travel to the Keys and The Everglades for a month annually and believe this is very informative for the first time and seasonal visitor. (Posted on 12/17/2019)Rating - Basic Starter CourseReview by Cendy
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Could be more in depth but it is a good starting point and includes the resources for further education. (Posted on 12/16/2019)Rating - Required for boating in ENPReview by R
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Very good course. Could use for each topic a separate section on "Points of Emphasis" that focuses attention on aspects to remember vs. all facts being equally important. Quiz is fair. (Posted on 12/16/2019)Rating - verry helpfulReview by troy
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very good learned a lot (Posted on 12/12/2019)Rating - UsefulReview by JP
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Good refresher for safe boating (Posted on 12/12/2019)Rating - Very informativeReview by JP
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Very informative and good refresher on boating. (Posted on 12/12/2019)Rating - Excellent course for people new to the areaReview by Barbara
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Good content, like the safe boating practices listed and learning about the Everglades (Posted on 12/12/2019)Rating - informative courseReview by AEROMARINE
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Valuable information, especially for anyone who has no experience in operating a boat in the shallow waters of the state. (Posted on 12/5/2019)Rating - Ehh CourseReview by Joshua
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The course was mainly about the FL Bay region and its Back Country areas. Nothing specific to the 10K Islands in the northern parts of the park. Two totally different areas. If you have a valid USCG Captains License you should not have to take this so called "safety course". The course is more pointed to protecting than safety. I guess the only thing about it that is good is that its free. JMO. (Posted on 12/3/2019)Rating - Great product Review by Michael
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Very informative (Posted on 12/1/2019)Rating - Great refresher Review by Michael
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Very thorough and direct for how to anticipate the many, many challenges of the great Florida Everglades coastal area.Rating
Good job! (Posted on 12/1/2019) - Great courseReview by Joseph
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Good general knowledge for all boaters (Posted on 11/28/2019)Rating - greatReview by packman
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simple,informative,needed by a lot of boaters! (Posted on 11/26/2019)Rating - Informative Course Review by Justin
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Great! (Posted on 11/25/2019)Rating - helpfulReview by Janice
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the course was helpful in providing site specific information (Posted on 11/18/2019)Rating - informativeReview by mark
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informative (Posted on 11/17/2019)Rating - Quick educationReview by Daniel
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Quick, brief, informative (Posted on 11/17/2019)Rating - goodReview by robert
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good. helpful (Posted on 11/16/2019)Rating - Thank youReview by joel
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I needed this info for my first trip down there to be a good steward and follow what it right and wrong, also helping keep the nature in the nature. If you see me and I mess up, give me a firefighter discount on my first mistake... (Posted on 11/15/2019)Rating - excellentReview by robert
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excellent review (Posted on 11/15/2019)Rating - good informative courseReview by Eric
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learned things needed for the area (Posted on 11/12/2019)Rating - great courseReview by Kayla
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Learned a lot (Posted on 11/12/2019)Rating - great courseReview by Zachary
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The course was great knowledge. (Posted on 11/12/2019)Rating - Okay courseReview by Valerie
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If you do not know anything about boating, the course will help. (Posted on 11/12/2019)Rating - OkReview by Alexa
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It's educational (Posted on 11/12/2019)Rating - waist of timeReview by michael
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If you have taken the Boater Safety and Boating License test, this is a waist of time. Only good thing, is you can take the test without doing the course. (Posted on 11/11/2019)Rating - InformativeReview by Lee
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The course was informative and helpful in that it contained many links to supporting maps and documents. The only negative is that some of the questions were misleading in the way they were written. In regards to the implementation of this program, it has not been well advertised so it is very likely that most boaters, like myself, who have taken this program only heard about it through word of mouth. This leaves the majority who boat and fish in the National Park at a disadvantage. (Posted on 11/6/2019)Rating - BoatReview by Christopher
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Good test (Posted on 11/4/2019)Rating - Excellent compilationReview by Geoffrey
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Worth the time and effort. Very educational (Posted on 11/2/2019)Rating - Just OkReview by Lelan
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The software was not at all user friendly IMO. The course content was good and informative as to what new boaters will find upon entering the Everglades. (Posted on 10/30/2019)Rating - Overall a good courseReview by Brian
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The course was done well. There were a few problems with links and some of the PDF's couldn't be opened with Adobe. The question regarding water depth between channels in grass flats and tannin waters around islands should be reevaluated. The question about boating in the back country is also somewhat misleading. Could one consider operating the means boat propulsion by paddling and polling? (Posted on 10/24/2019)Rating - Great Review by Tim
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Educational (Posted on 10/22/2019)Rating - covers the important information neededReview by FisnnTim
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The course is a great overview for anyone unfamiliar with shallow water fishing and the ENP. The course materials are easy to follow. Getting registered with ProValens and getting started could be a little more seamless, but the ENP website has step-by-step instructions. Also, it does take more than an hour to complete if you read everything. (Posted on 10/19/2019)Rating - Good course Review by Thomas
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Very helpful for people who have not been down there before (Posted on 10/17/2019)Rating - blahReview by Nelson
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Good course but not helpful or necessary to someone that has boated in the park their whole life. (Posted on 10/16/2019)Rating - Useful information Review by Eddie
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Valuable information that every boater should take into consideration when entering and navigating ENP. Presented in an easy-to-follow manner and was able to complete the course on my cell phone with little difficulty (Posted on 10/6/2019)Rating - Alot of informationReview by Sam
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Good downloadable charts and information. (Posted on 10/6/2019)Rating - great courseReview by Iser
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excellent course very educative. everyone should be more educative how to preserve the only beautiful things that we have left national parks. (Posted on 10/4/2019)Rating - Navigating the test site was a little confusingReview by Chad
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As a boat Captain and Fishing Guide I've spent a lot of time boating and fishing in ENP. I see a lot of people that don't have a clue how to operate a boat in those waters. I think it's good that they are taking this step to educate people HOW and WHY! I only heard about this yesterday (10/02) that it was a requirement. It's going to be a big surprise to a lot of people that go there not knowing. Not sure why there weren't notifications on this. I give 5 stars on content, but only 2 on format. (Posted on 10/3/2019)Rating - Pretty GoodReview by JOHN
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A couple of Questions could have been worded a little better (Posted on 10/1/2019)Rating - Great InformationReview by Eric
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I appreciate having the opportunity to conduct this review with not having to pay additional monies after already having to pay for my CPT's License. This is another reason why Florida State is one of the leading States when it comes to preserving our inner coastal waterways, plant life and sea life. (Posted on 9/30/2019)Rating - Efficient and InformationalReview by Frank
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Glad to see the health and importance of ENP is being communicated prior to visitors coming down. (Posted on 9/30/2019)Rating - Unnecessary Review by Chris
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Guides and captains license holders should be exempt, waste of time. (Posted on 9/24/2019)Rating - The course is very helpfulReview by Victor
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This course is very helpful and has taught me many things about the park that I didn't know. (Posted on 9/24/2019)Rating - very good courseReview by David
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good (Posted on 9/22/2019)Rating - New regs and course make boating access easier for tech junkies-not for fishermenReview by daniel
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Helpful but I see some limitations. As a person who has been boating in ENP for +_ 60 years, it seems to me that adherence to the plan, zones and rules almost requires a person to have a smart phone and and interactive map with a gps positioning device on the boat. As an old timer I think the opposite would provide better protection for the park, don't let anyone have a gps except for the rangers. If you learn the bays slowly the park becomes available over time only to those who can appreciate the natural beauty of the area and the ecosystem.. There was a time when folks who did not come from here either needed a guide, or stuck to the channels for fear of getting lost. It was a better time in my opinion. Better for the guides, the fish, and the visitors. Another suggestion-limit the horsepower and boat size in the entire inshore and nearshore areas. (Posted on 9/17/2019)Rating - Much needed to protect the EnviromentReview by Daniel
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There is more to fishing and visiting the Everglades than just showing up. This course outlined some much needed guidelines to not only enjoying but protecting the park for future generations and to the benefit of fish and wildlife. (Posted on 9/15/2019)Rating - UsefulReview by Tara
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Great idea for boating awareness in the park. (Posted on 9/12/2019)Rating - Good review of ENP boating regulations and practices.Review by Robert
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Goood review. (Posted on 9/8/2019)Rating - Very informativeReview by Lorn
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Great way of protecting the waterways and still learning new things. (Posted on 9/8/2019)Rating - AMAZING FOR ENPReview by Kevin
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Thank you for those who encouraged this mandatory test.Rating
Ensuring safe boating, protection of our everglades, and overall respect is a WIN.
THANK YOU SO MUCH
We love our Park (Posted on 8/27/2019) - Good to have...but....Review by Jeffrey
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Good course overall. Why I put “but” in my title is because this place is no joke for boaters. Just because you know boats and think you got it all down, this place will humble you. The emphasis on the shallow water needs to be taken seriously. Take your time and go with someone who is familiar with navigating around this place first. Trust me. One other reviewer stated there is little to no cell service out there. He is 100% correct. My wife bought me a Garmin InReach Mini because there was an emergency and she could not get in touch with me. It links by satellite. It Bluetooths to your phone, it has navigation, you are able to send 160 character text messages, and most of all it has an SOS feature. There is a subscription fee but it’s worth it. Peace of mind because you can get lost very quickly and the whole running aground is a fact. Good Luck!Rating
Best place on earth when the weather is right and with good friends. Go enjoy it and soak in the Everglades. (Posted on 8/25/2019) - Excellent contentReview by ROBERT
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The course is very good. My only comment is the map PDFs show as corrupted on my computer. Would be good to have this included in the state boater safety course as this material is relevant to other areas in the state. I love the Everglades and hope the water issues will be resolved expeditiously. (Posted on 8/23/2019)Rating - Provides in depth understanding of the importance of the park's condition to be left unimpacted.Review by Luis
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course was a little tough to navigate but once through it I gained an elevated appreciation of the importance to take great care of the park. I learned a few things that i wasn't conciously doing to leave no trace before. (Posted on 8/14/2019)Rating - EducationalReview by Sue
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Well done (Posted on 8/14/2019)Rating - Short and easy to readReview by Chrisinta
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Great job! I think this will be healpful for others that don’t know the Florida waters! (Posted on 8/14/2019)Rating - The Everglades' deserves this!Review by Kenneth
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Great course, it's good to see this type of education be required before entering this cherished land. (Posted on 8/13/2019)Rating - Useful courseReview by HUGH
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A well thought out course. (Posted on 8/11/2019)Rating - Great courseReview by Robbie
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Please consider to make similar courses for ALL boaters within the state of Florida.Rating
We have too many idiots operating vessels. (Posted on 8/9/2019) - Good material and presentationReview by Darren
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Useful info (Posted on 8/8/2019)Rating - thumbs upReview by kodak
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thank you (Posted on 8/7/2019)Rating - okReview by john
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ok (Posted on 8/7/2019)Rating - WAS INFORMATIVEReview by JACK
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WAS A GOOD COURSE, VERY INFORMATIONAL. (Posted on 8/7/2019)Rating - Pretty good, needs more paddler etiquette and user interface is cumbersomeReview by eric
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I've been fishing and boating all over ENP since the mid 60's. Overall course and content was pretty good. I think it could have included a little more basic USCG navigation exercises. Also the paddler/motor boat encounters needs more expansion and detail. This is probably the number one area of conflict. Paddlers tend to span across channels shoulder to shoulder and in many cases do not even need to be in the channels navigate whereas power boaters have no other option. When traveling in groups through channels, especially narrow channels, paddlers should try to stay in single file and on the same side of the channel.Rating
Lastly user interface needs some work. Very clunky going out to links and having to re-open base course window again. (Posted on 8/5/2019) - Great way to raise awarenessReview by David
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This course will hopefully help educate the weekend boaters and tourists who are generally unaware of the various environmental stewardship issues we face (Posted on 8/4/2019)Rating - VERY SIMPLE BUT INSIGHTFULL REMINDERS.Review by MARK
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VERY EASY TO DO AND VERY GOOD REMINDERS. (Posted on 8/3/2019)Rating - Very helpfulReview by Edward
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Thank you (Posted on 8/3/2019)Rating - It was valuable and educational. I will support and be engaged for anything to protect this areaReview by Edward
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It was very good (Posted on 8/3/2019)Rating - Nicely presentedReview by randy
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Good course content and presentations (Posted on 8/3/2019)Rating - Great for awareness. The website navigation and in ability to copy and post or paste certificate needs changing.Review by James
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Good awareness review. The questions are rather specific and worded/constructed to not capture the overall significant key points. The exam is written like a standardize comprehension exam which does not serve the true purpose of the course and assessment. (Posted on 8/2/2019)Rating - Well thought out and presented.Review by Cheryl
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Found to be informative and enlightening. (Posted on 8/2/2019)Rating - Useful, short and sweetReview by CJ
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felt useful without a bunch of fluff. Boaters need to inform themselves beyond this information though. This is just enough to get you out there but be very cautious. (Posted on 8/1/2019)Rating - EvaluationReview by Charles
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informative and made sense. (Posted on 8/1/2019)Rating - course evaluationReview by Charles
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informative and makes sense. (Posted on 8/1/2019)Rating - EducationalReview by Kathy
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Very informative. (Posted on 7/31/2019)Rating - Great Info!!Review by Tom
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I've been boating in Florida all my life and there are a lot of boater who could use this information.Rating
Worth the time. (Posted on 7/31/2019) - Useful and informative Review by Andrew
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Worth taking the time to review (Posted on 7/30/2019)Rating - Very useful for anyone traversing shallow waters in Florida, not just Everglades Nat. Park.Review by Charles
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Effective teaching format, and useful information for all shallow water boating in Florida. Well done! (Posted on 7/30/2019)Rating - Good courseReview by Carleton
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Very useful information. Well organized. Lots of good stuff (Posted on 7/30/2019)Rating - Good courseReview by Elena
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Very informative and refreshing. All boaters should take this kind of courses. (Posted on 7/30/2019)Rating - informativeReview by mark
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easy to move through (Posted on 7/30/2019)Rating - Good experienceReview by Jason
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Easy to navigate and complete. (Posted on 7/29/2019)Rating - Interesting, but irrelevant for meReview by Gene
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All I want is to be legal to enter the deep water areas of the park near Little Shark River, for overnight anchoring. I don't have a small boat, don't fish, don't do backcountry, etc.Rating
Basically good information, but I will never use 99% of it. (Posted on 7/29/2019) - good courseReview by Dennis
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good course for an experienced boater (Posted on 7/29/2019)Rating - Great course for all skill levelsReview by Kp of esc
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This was a good review of proper boating safety and environmental stewardship with which anyone operating any kind of vessel in the Everglades should acquaint themselves if they have any desire to preserve this resource for generations to come. (Posted on 7/29/2019)Rating - good courseReview by Charles
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I liked it. (Posted on 7/28/2019)Rating - Awesome!Review by Cynthia
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I really appreciate that you have enacted this requirement. There are too many people in south Florida waters that do not respect safely operating their own boats, safety of others of the environmental sensitivity of our local environments. The course is straight-forward and comprehensive without being complicated. Some of the questions are a little confusing, so I didn't get 100%, but that's ok! Good job to everyone involved. Let's implement this for Biscayne National Park, local Wildlife Refuges, Dry Tortugas, and the Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary. (Posted on 7/28/2019)Rating - ExecellentReview by Lil
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Very informative. (Posted on 7/26/2019)Rating - Important CourseReview by Justin
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A necessary training for the improvement of boater stewardship and overall experience in backcountry areas (Posted on 7/26/2019)Rating - INFORMATIVE YET SOMEWHAT DIFFICULTReview by Martin
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Great course to offer to all boaters regardless of their boating areas. Somewhat difficult to follow all the links, especially for older fellas. (Posted on 7/21/2019)Rating - Good CourseReview by Rick
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Marked channels are mentioned however the channel out of Flamingo since Irma needs dredging on spring tides have had to troll to get out.Rating
PLBs should be a necessary safety item in the Everglades due to the complexity of the environment it is easy to get lost or become stranded and cell phone coverage cannot be guaranteed. (Posted on 7/20/2019) - Great CourseReview by Steven
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Great Course learned a lot. Definitely more aware and conscious of how to use the Everglades national park. (Posted on 7/20/2019)Rating - Knowledge never hurts.Review by Robert
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The class is free (for now?) and pretty painless.Rating
(Posted on 7/19/2019) - Very helpful and alot of good information Review by Jean
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Alot of good information and details , from marine life and wilderness to how to navigate through park, good detail maps , if you read the whole course and watch videos ,your be in good shape, also easy totake course and test online (Posted on 7/17/2019)Rating - Useful informationReview by Joel
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The course took less than two hours to complete. Some of the links took me to pages where I could not navigate back to the course. I had to close the page and sign back in several times.Rating
The check lists and extra information for boaters is valuable for everyone boating anywhere. The local knowledge was useful. (Posted on 7/17/2019) - GoodReview by Jordan
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Good (Posted on 7/15/2019)Rating - Information We Need To KnowReview by Adolfo
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The course is all about protecting our environment, being safe and having fun. We should all take the course. (Posted on 7/15/2019)Rating - Everyone should take itReview by G
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Gold (Posted on 7/12/2019)Rating - Short and effective.Review by Geoff
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It was targeted and felt useful. (Posted on 7/9/2019)Rating - GoodReview by Bruce
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I liked the coarse (Posted on 7/9/2019)Rating - Safety firstReview by Maggie
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Safety and education are the most important things you have when out boating in unpredictable waters and wildlife. (Posted on 7/8/2019)Rating - Great CourseReview by Jonathan
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This is an awesome course that can teach you a lot about the everglades. (Posted on 7/6/2019)Rating - GreatReview by Lee
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Terrific! But we could still do better. Great start. What can I do to help? (Posted on 7/5/2019)Rating - Very Informative.Review by John
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Thank you. (Posted on 7/4/2019)Rating - Horrible courseReview by Dana
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So many things to click on. Most not needed by people experienced in the park. Need two different courses one for new boaters. One for experienced boaters, where you just hit the high lites. Questions are written horribly. “ lifejackets =1”. Please review which questions are frequently answered wrong ask yourself why? I can not suggest this course to anyone I know whi runs the back country till you correct it. (Posted on 7/3/2019)Rating - Good coarse but some links are uselessReview by Laura
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See above (Posted on 7/2/2019)Rating - Great learning experience Review by Patrick
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Great educational tool to ensure safe, fun, and continued enjoyment for generations of our amazing national park! (Posted on 7/2/2019)Rating - Every operator in the park should be required to participate!!Review by Christian
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This has been the most useful educational product I have experienced for a National Park. Great work!! (Posted on 7/2/2019)Rating - Good courseReview by John
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(Posted on 6/28/2019) - easy read; great informationReview by Tim
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Very thorough information about navigating the Everglades. (Posted on 6/21/2019)Rating - Great CourseReview by Jessica
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Very informative to learn about the Everglades National Park. (Posted on 6/21/2019)Rating - reinforcingReview by kevin
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there are a lot of little things that are taught that might be taken for granted (Posted on 6/19/2019)Rating - Course is GoodReview by Ryan
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Course was informative (Posted on 6/15/2019)Rating - Boundary Lines of Florida Bay are unclear.Review by Julianne
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The boundary of "Florida Bay" is unclear.Rating
Various illustrations are presented, but they do not match up. (Posted on 6/14/2019) - .Review by Mark
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. (Posted on 6/10/2019)Rating - it was very imformtiveReview by RODRIGO
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very good (Posted on 6/6/2019)Rating - Excellent Review by Anthony
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Good information (Posted on 6/3/2019)Rating - GreatReview by Chanea
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Good info (Posted on 5/30/2019)Rating - Very educational Review by Matthew
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Thank you for regulating our resource sincerely a happy tax payer. (Posted on 5/30/2019)Rating - Very nicely done. Thank youReview by Charles
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Very nicely done, Thank you (Posted on 5/29/2019)Rating - Great overall refresher Review by Alexander
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Lots of good information, plenty things I didn’t even know of (Posted on 5/28/2019)Rating - Was educational for people wanting to learn about the environment.Review by Brody
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It was helpful for people wanting to learn about the environment and boating. (Posted on 5/27/2019)Rating - More information than necessary.Review by Dennis
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It was okay. (Posted on 5/27/2019)Rating - Good review of basicsReview by Michael
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Would prefer to see more details scenarios requiring more specific answers that require hands-on experience. (Posted on 5/27/2019)Rating - GreatReview by Jeremy
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Content was great (Posted on 5/25/2019)Rating - GreatReview by Jeremy
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Great content (Posted on 5/25/2019)Rating - It was goodReview by Ryan
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Good idea (Posted on 5/25/2019)Rating - Very niceReview by Mark
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Easy to do and great info (Posted on 5/23/2019)Rating - Very informativeReview by Dade
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Very informative (Posted on 5/19/2019)Rating - A good start, smart move doing for free. Education is importantReview by Gregg
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Good general tool for everyone. The environment is very unique and needs to stay that way. I think this is a positive step of education for all. (Posted on 5/17/2019)Rating - Well Prepared courseReview by Parks
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As a Keys resident and avid fisherman, there is a certain amount of knowledge and equipment required to safely and successfully navigate in Florida Everglades National Park. This is a very delicate environment that is quite remote in places. Cell phone coverage is often unavailable. This course does a good job of introducing a boater of what needs to be considered before attempting to operate in this area. I still would recommend spending some time going with an experienced boater who knows the area before attempting it on your own for the first time. After the recent storms, not all of the channel markers are preset making it very easy for someone who is not familiar to end up running aground in this delicate environment. (Posted on 5/12/2019)Rating - Very Educational Review by Sankebight 14
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We used to visit Flamingo a lot from 1999-2004. Recently completing a new boat build I am excited to start visiting the park and bringing my 4 year daughter, my priorities and responsibilities have changed from the old days. Learning about the new zones and general boaters safety makes me feel like the Park Service is doing all that they can to keep myself and family safe! (Posted on 5/8/2019)Rating - GreatReview by Alexander
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Helpful Information! (Posted on 5/7/2019)Rating - ExcellentReview by James
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Lots of excellent material especially charts and rules to follow (Posted on 5/6/2019)Rating - This is a great course!Review by Marie
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The course information is easy to follow ! (Posted on 5/3/2019)Rating - Well done Review by Greg
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Well written informative program (Posted on 4/30/2019)Rating - Great course.Review by Steven
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The course covers essential material without burdening the student with unnecessary details. (Posted on 4/28/2019)Rating - very educationalReview by Mary
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I enjoyed learning about the rules of the Everglades. (Posted on 4/27/2019)Rating - Great infoReview by Deiky
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A must (Posted on 4/26/2019)Rating - Very informativeReview by Michael
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Every boater needs to take this course (Posted on 4/25/2019)Rating - Well Done!Review by Andrew
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Course was very informative and appropriate to ensure safe boating and preservation of our National Parks and its Wildlife. (Posted on 4/23/2019)Rating - Good courseReview by Sean
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Actually, I enjoyed the course. (Posted on 4/19/2019)Rating - Good summary of the requirementsReview by Paul
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Even for an experienced boater and user of the Park, you can't help but learn something new from the course. While the requirement is onerous, it is very good to make folks take it. From this they should understand obligations to protect resources, both inside and also outside the Park boundaries. (Posted on 4/19/2019)Rating - Great CourseReview by Eric
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I believe this course will help protect the park moving forward. (Posted on 4/17/2019)Rating - Its a good teaching tool... Review by Neil
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This was a good teaching tool for boaters not knowing the area.. but making boaters take the course to obtain a permit is a little excessive.. So now you need Boating permit... Fishing permit... Everglades Park Boating permit... My flats boat will have all kinds of permits onboard.. (Posted on 4/16/2019)Rating - Good general boating knowledgeReview by Beth
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Good review of the waters around ENP (Posted on 4/15/2019)Rating - Very InformativeReview by Skylar
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Lets keep the park healthy and in its natural state! (Posted on 4/10/2019)Rating - Very easy to use!Review by Jim
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Reasonable test for knowledge, easy to understand format... (Posted on 4/10/2019)Rating - Very well.Review by Jeanne
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Wasn't to bad! When I first heard about having to take a boater test i was upset. I have lived in Everglades City my whole life. Every year things are changing here in our small town. (Posted on 4/9/2019)Rating - stupidReview by Shawn
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you shouldn't have to take this to use a public park (Posted on 4/1/2019)Rating - Good education Review by Frank
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Gained new knowledge! (Posted on 4/1/2019)Rating - UsefulReview by WALTER
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The Course is useful for inexperienced everglades visitors. The opening statement about the everglades being in danger from the rising waters due to Climate Change is another example of liberal propaganda BS. (Posted on 3/28/2019)Rating - Well done.Review by Isaac
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Well done course. Great information. Hopefully it helps. (Posted on 3/26/2019)Rating - excellentReview by Yolanda
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highly recommend (Posted on 3/19/2019)Rating - Good informationReview by Oscar
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I'm 62 years old and after navigating the Everglade National Park for over 30 years, I learn a lot of new ways to protect myself and the park. (Posted on 3/17/2019)Rating - easy and helpfulReview by Brock Buckner
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This course was very simple but was still educational. This is helpful for experienced and amateur boaters. i have navigated the everglades many times, but I still learned some tips such as to, look for birds when taking a blind corner. (Posted on 3/12/2019)Rating - pretty goodReview by Michael
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some links not working (Posted on 3/6/2019)Rating - Thank youReview by Sean
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Thank you for providing very basic, yet very important information for boaters and fishermen who plan to be in the Park. Although I didn’t learn anything as I am a Naples, Florida native, it is refreshing to know that inexperienced boaters wishing to enter the Park legally should have a good understanding of some basic Park laws and common sense from your course. So many rookies to the area can be a hazard to other boaters and our wildlife. So, thank you for the easy to follow boater course and comprehensive quiz! (Posted on 2/28/2019)Rating - Well DoneReview by Bobber
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Glad to see we didn't waste our time at the IGFA meetings when the education course was first proposed. Job well done. (Posted on 2/25/2019)Rating - Good start.Review by Clarence
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For persons new to ENP, I support all education to help them understand the surroundings. For someone who grew up fishing the flats, this seems like a yearly money grab. Hope they spend the money on more channel markers and fix the Lake O situation. Those two things would go a long way toward saving the grassflats and lives. (Posted on 2/25/2019)Rating - Quick and easyReview by MIGUEL
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Good refresher. Mostly common sense. (Posted on 2/21/2019)Rating - Excellent and essential informationReview by Manuel
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Very informative.I would have gladely taken this course even if it was not required. (Posted on 2/18/2019)Rating - Good review Review by Glenda
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Good refresher for all users of the parks (Posted on 2/17/2019)Rating - A good course for someone new to ENP or a good review for others.Review by Glenn
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I boat in ENP but do not have a flats boat or a bay boat. Good reminder to be careful and stay in the channels. Also reminded of how significant wind and tides can be when boating in ENP. (Posted on 2/13/2019)Rating - Well doneReview by Stephen
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Helpful interesting information. I particularly like the format. The people doing this understand education, they accomodated all learning styles. Well done! (Posted on 2/13/2019)Rating - GoodReview by Tyler
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Well done (Posted on 2/10/2019)Rating - Good basic information for those unfamiliar with ENPReview by William
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Good basic information for those unfamiliar with ENP (Posted on 2/10/2019)Rating - InformativeReview by N
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Easy (Posted on 2/7/2019)Rating - Test was Rey much common senseReview by Michael
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Good test (Posted on 2/6/2019)Rating - worthwhileReview by EDWARD
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good summary (Posted on 2/6/2019)Rating - Excellent courseReview by Ronald
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Excellent course. I learned a lot of things that you don’t think about. If everyone would follow these requirements the Everglades National Park will be around for a long time for future generations to in joy. (Posted on 2/3/2019)Rating - GoodReview by KELLEY
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Good information (Posted on 2/1/2019)Rating - good for everyoneReview by Thomas
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good corse (Posted on 1/30/2019)Rating - Worthwhile hope this will help all boaters in the ParkReview by Eddie
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Good course this should help all boaters in the park (Posted on 1/24/2019)Rating - Educational Review by William
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Good refresher (Posted on 1/23/2019)Rating - NaReview by Gregory
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Na (Posted on 1/20/2019)Rating - Useful knowledge to create better boatersReview by Craig
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Useful knowledge to create better boaters (Posted on 1/15/2019)Rating - ImpressedReview by Lizzie
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I was impressed with how in depth this course was. I boat a lot in the Everglades for research and appreciated all of the links and supplemental information that was provided! Just one comment; on the list of "rare residents" the pictures labeled as a loggerhead sea turtle (threatened) is a picture of a green sea turtle (endangered). (Posted on 1/14/2019)Rating - Good courseReview by Michael
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Needs info about loud music and excessive Noise. (Posted on 1/13/2019)Rating - GreatReview by Alex
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Easy (Posted on 1/12/2019)Rating - Very BasicReview by Pete
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The course is fine for first time visitors to park. In my opinion, boaters to ENP are more experienced than what the course covers. This course is better suited for the Rental Boats or Homestead Bayfront Park crowd. (Posted on 1/7/2019)Rating - GoodReview by C. Derek
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Informative (Posted on 1/6/2019)Rating - Very thoroughReview by williams
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It was another good example of the parks oversite (Posted on 1/6/2019)Rating - informative still a lot to teach people Review by Mark
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Would be nice to let the people who rent boats and canoes this info. especially about wind and tides. (Posted on 1/6/2019)Rating - Good job!Review by Gary
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I thought all points were pertinent and well described.Rating
I had some technical problems though, which may be due to my older computer. Each time I followed a link to "more information" and tried to return to the main course I had to start from the beginning again. (Posted on 1/5/2019) - Great job.. Helpful for everyone especially for people who have no knowlegde of the ParkReview by TED
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Great job. (Posted on 1/5/2019)Rating - greatReview by Alexander
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learned a few new things as well as refreshed my knowledge (Posted on 1/5/2019)Rating - very goodReview by bradd
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This was long over due as a help to all that visit the Park both for safety and enjoyment. This will serve the resource well. A lot of good information covering many topics.. (Posted on 1/4/2019)Rating - excellentReview by Sam
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Very good CBT (Posted on 1/4/2019)Rating - Pretty decent infoReview by chase
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Pretty good info and glad to see them trying to preserve our fishery (Posted on 1/4/2019)Rating - Good for out of state visitors or new boatersReview by Robert
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Good for out of state visitors or new boaters, but the content is consistent with inshore boating anywhere in Florida. (Posted on 1/3/2019)Rating - Worth Doing!Review by Jeff
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I learned a lot and had fun. Thank you! (Posted on 1/3/2019)Rating - good reviewReview by Robert
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Learned a few things I was not aware of. (Posted on 1/2/2019)Rating - Great courseReview by Timothy
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Great corse (Posted on 1/2/2019)Rating - Great courseReview by John
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I’ve been fishing in chokoloskee for years. Good info (Posted on 1/2/2019)Rating - Good infoReview by Reginald
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Good info (Posted on 1/2/2019)Rating - GoodReview by Zachary
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Valuable for the people not familiar with the park. (Posted on 1/2/2019)Rating - informativeReview by Leslie
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HAPPY TO SEE THIS IS BEING INFORCED TO HELP CONSERVE AND PROTECT OUR EVERGLADES (Posted on 1/2/2019)Rating - WTG NPSReview by Kevin
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Definitely needed for new and experienced NP boaters. Im glad this was implemented. (Posted on 1/2/2019)Rating - GreatReview by Joaquin
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Great review, should also be offered as a class setting as the required "hunter's safety course." (Posted on 1/2/2019)Rating - pointlessReview by Kyle
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very biased answers to very general questions. all common logic was absent in this course. (Posted on 1/1/2019)Rating - Ok general knowledge Review by James
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Ok for a starting point (Posted on 1/1/2019)Rating - GreatReview by Ryan
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Nice course. Informative (Posted on 1/1/2019)Rating - Some of the test questions were a little vagueReview by Justin
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A good course, you could dive a little deeper into conservation practices (Posted on 12/31/2018)Rating - excellentReview by robert
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will return for reference (Posted on 12/31/2018)Rating - ExcellentReview by Dan
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Great course,thank you. (Posted on 12/31/2018)Rating - This provided me with the knowledge I need for safe boating in ENP.Review by Phillip
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This provided me with the knowledge I need for safe boating in ENP. (Posted on 12/31/2018)Rating - greatReview by james
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fun (Posted on 12/31/2018)Rating - GreatReview by Brooks
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A little better direction on getting to the assessment quiz part. (Posted on 12/31/2018)Rating - Very good for beginners coming to ENPReview by Steven
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I would like to see this required for all boaters that enter ENP, not just power boats .Everyone needs to understand and protect this fragile environment including paddlers. (Posted on 12/31/2018)Rating - GreatReview by Derek
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Great (Posted on 12/31/2018)Rating - Great courseReview by NA
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Glad we finally have a course that'll teach people more about the park. (Posted on 12/31/2018)Rating - Good reviewReview by Jaret
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very good information (Posted on 12/31/2018)Rating - Just right Review by Chris
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(Posted on 12/31/2018)Rating - ExcellentReview by Ronald
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Excellent course, happy I took the time to complete the education (Posted on 12/31/2018)Rating - Good Review by Mark
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Good for people that have never boated before. (Posted on 12/30/2018)Rating - GoodReview by Chris
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Good (Posted on 12/30/2018)Rating - This course is very informative! Review by Corey
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Excellent information! (Posted on 12/30/2018)Rating - Good information for boating in the parkReview by Arnold
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Information helpful. Good info on how to get through the shallow areas in the park. (Posted on 12/30/2018)Rating - Course helpful. Course navigation poorReview by Arnold
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Having gone through the course navigating to the place to take the test is poor. Cam’t Get to the test. (Posted on 12/30/2018)Rating - SummaryReview by Jake
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Review (Posted on 12/30/2018)Rating - ReviewReview by Marc
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Informative even for someone who has run the Park for years. Thanks! (Posted on 12/30/2018)Rating - One step in the right direction. Hopefully it helps the new boaters but if unsure hire a guide Review by Will
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One step in the right direction. Hopefully it helps the new boaters but if unsure hire a guide (Posted on 12/30/2018)Rating - Good courseReview by Alexander
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Informative (Posted on 12/30/2018)Rating - N/aReview by Luis
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N/a (Posted on 12/30/2018)Rating - Necessary?Review by Ryan
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Educational (Posted on 12/26/2018)Rating - Excellent courseReview by John
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I’m a 100 ton captain and us coast guard coxswain and boarding officer. Excellent course. (Posted on 12/24/2018)Rating - Very informativeReview by Jorge
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very informative (Posted on 9/6/2018)Rating - JUST RIGHTReview by BDEDWARDS4
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INFORMATIVE (Posted on 9/3/2018)Rating - JUST RIGHTReview by BDEDWARDS4
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VERY INDEPTH COURSE WITH MANY LINKS TO DOWNLOADABLE INFORMATION AND WEBSITES TO HAVE A COMPLETE VISITOR EXPERIENCE! (Posted on 9/3/2018)Rating - Informational and entertainingReview by Max
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The multi-media was appreciated (Posted on 7/10/2018)Rating - Boating Permit ReviewReview by Noah
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It was very educational and provided me with a lot of resources I can use in the future. (Posted on 6/1/2018)Rating - Boating Permit ReviewReview by David
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The current boater education program is an improvement from the EcoMariner course. (Posted on 1/13/2018)Rating - ExcellentReview by Hoppy Toad
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This provided me with knowledge on this subject. (Posted on 12/21/2017)Rating - Very goodReview by Ernie
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Better direction to course assessment would be helpful. (Posted on 10/29/2017)Rating - GreatReview by Ryan
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