Georgia Department of Natural Resources

Learn just about everything you want to know about what is going on outdoors in Georgia!

Visit us on our website at www.goboatgeorgia.com.

Boat Registration Office
1-800-366-2661

DNR LE Headquarters
770-918-6408

Boat Education Office
770-761-3010

Region I - Calhoun
770-769-9680

Region II - Gainesville
770-535-5499

Region III - Thomson
706-595-4211

Region IV - Macon
478-751-6415

Region V - Albany
229-430-4252

Region VI - Metter
912-685-2145

Region VII - Brunswick
912-264-7237

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and offers all persons the opportunity to participate in its public programs regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or handicap. As a recipient of federal funds from the Department of the Interior, the Department's programs must be operated free from discrimination. If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any program or activity or if you desire further information regarding the prohibition of discrimination, please write to:

The Office of Equal Opportunity
U.S. Department of the Interior
Office of the Secretary
Washington, DC 20240

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer—Naturally! For career information, call 404-656-2695.

Where To Find Additional Information

This handbook is designed to be a guide to Georgia's boating laws for recreational boaters. The publication BOAT GEORGIA—A Course on Responsible Boating gives additional information on safe boat handling and practices for recreational boaters.

For more advanced information, the following publications may be useful:

For more advanced information, the following publications may be useful:
- U.S. Coast Guard's Navigation Rules
- Chapman Piloting: Seamanship and Boat Handling by Elbert S. Maloney
- The Annapolis Book of Seamanship by Mark Smith and John Rousmaniere
For additional courses, contact these organizations:
- U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
- American Sailing Association
- U.S. Sailing Association
Stay abreast of new boating laws and requirements. Call the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Boating Safety Office at 770-761-3010, or visit the DNR's website at www.goboatgeorgia.com.

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Online boating safety handbook last modified: June 16, 2010
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