

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: NJ Boating Safety Certificate Course – Required for Boaters on Lake Hopatcong
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: NJ Boating Safety Certificate Course – Required for Boaters on Lake Hopatcong

Planning to boat on Lake Hopatcong in 2026? Before you take the plunge, New Jersey law requires all powerboat operators hold a valid NJ Boating Safety Certificate in order to operate a vessel. This state-issued certificate proves that you’ve successfully completed an approved boating safety course and understand basic on-water rules, responsibilities, and safe operating practices.

About The NJ Boating Safety Certificate Course

Bridge Marina offers the official NJ Boating Safety Certificate Course, taught in an engaging, easy-to-understand format by experienced instructors. This one-day class covers the basics and what you need to know to boat safely and confidently on Lake Hopatcong and beyond, including:

* Navigational rules
* Safe boat handling
* Emergency preparedness
* Local Lake Hopatcong considerations and best practices
* And more!

As a leader in boating education and hospitality on Lake Hopatcong, Bridge Marina makes earning your certificate simple and enjoyable. Whether you're preparing for your first boat rental, purchasing a boat, or joining a boating club, we’ll help you get on the water safely - and legally.

What's Included?

* Professional, instructor-led course
* All course materials
* Temporary NJ Boating Safety Certificate, instantly available upon successful completion.
* Permanent boating safety certificate, mailed at a later date.
* Discount on a future boating experience with Bridge Marina.

Course Details and Registration

Bridge Marina holds the course regularly throughout the year at our lakeside facility on Lake Hopatcong. Use the link to select your course date on Lake Hopatcong.

Questions? Need Help?

We're experts in helping new boaters learn to boat with confidence! Contact Bridge Marina at (973) 663-1976, and we'll be happy to assist you.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hopatcong/nj-boating-safety-certificate-course-required-for-boaters-on-lake-hopatcong/200029605902002
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.bridgemarina.com/learn-to-boat/lake-hopatcong-one-day-course/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=hopatcong-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Hopatcong
- **state**: NJ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Bridge Marina, Inc.
- **lat**: 40.96072
- **long**: -74.62044
- **full address**: Bridge Marina, Inc., 89 Brady Rd, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849-1360, United States, Hopatcong

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Bridge Marina, Inc. (https://allevents.in/org/bridge-marina-inc/12208584)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Bridge Marina, Inc., 89 Brady Rd, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849-1360, United States, Hopatcong
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Bridge Marina, Inc.
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about NJ Boating Safety Certificate Course – Required for Boaters on Lake Hopatcong ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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