To maintain a Trained Boat Driver rating, an individual must:

complete one of the practical driving experience options listed below.

participate as a driver in at least one sanctioned GrassRoots tournament or Basic Skills Clinic per calendar year. Credit for work performed at these events is typically documented by the event organizer and submitted to USA-WSWS along with the post-event paperwork; OR
perform ten hours of practical driving experience at a camp, ski school or club practice/exhibition per calendar year

Practical experience should be documented and signed off on a

Trained Boat Driver Practical Experience Record

. Completed experience record forms must be returned to the USA-WSWS Official’s Coordinator via e-mail, fax or mail by December 31st each year. Be sure to retain a copy for your records.

successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Review once every two years; and

successfully complete one of the following clinic options once every four years:

In-person USA Water Ski & Wake Sports (USA-WSWS) sanctioned Trained Boat Driver or Sport Discipline Driver Clinic
On-water Practical Evaluation for Clinic Credit with a Qualified Driver
Successful Completion of a NASBLA (National Association of Safe Boating Law Administrators) approved Safe Boating Course Within Past 12 Months

USA-WSWS will send email reminders with further instructions via e-mail when your MVR Review and clinic are due for renewal.

Trained Driver Resources

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Trained Boat Driver Forms

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Online Trained Boat Driver Course

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How To Become A USA-WSWS Trained Boat Driver

General Requirements

Step 1: Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Review

Step 2: Online Course And Testing

Step 3: On-Water Practical Evaluation

Rating Maintenance