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According to the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations (VORRs), these age and horsepower restrictions apply to any person who operates a pleasure craft for recreational purposes in Canadian waters. Persons under 16 years of age are prohibited from operating a pleasure craft that is above these specified horsepower limits.
Persons born on or after January 1, 1998, may operate a vessel powered by a motor of more than 10 horsepower (hp) only if they have a valid Boating Safety Certificate accepted by the Department of Natural Resources.
This safety program is ideally suited for children aged 9-12 years old. Safety and accident prevention are the common theme throughout the program. The information is relevant and current. Course content includes: The unique delivery model of our Home Alone Safety for Kids program reaches children of all learning-types.
A person aged between 12 and 15 who possesses and is carrying his/her Boater Education Card may operate a vessel powered by motor of more than 10 horsepower or a PWC if they are accompanied by a supervising adult at least 16 years old who also possesses a Boater Education Card.
Persons at least 12 years of age but under 16 years of age who are not directly supervised by a person 16 years of age or older may only operate a pleasure craft propelled by a motor of no more than 40 hp (30 kW).
Age and Operator Restrictions A person younger than 14 years old may not operate a PWC legally. A person 14 or 15 years old may operate a PWC only if: He or she is accompanied on board the PWC by a person who is at least 18 years old and who is in compliance with the requirements for operating a vessel or…
Age and Operator Restrictions Persons 12 to 15 years of age may operate a vessel powered by a motor of 15 hp or more, including PWCs, if they are supervised on board by a person at least 18 years of age and in possession of his/her California Boater Card.
Age and horsepower restriction exceptions: Is carrying proof of competency on board AND; Is supervised by a person 16 years of age or older, who is also carrying proof of competency.
AGE AND HORSEPOWER RESTRICTIONS Youths, aged 12 to 15 may only operate a boat with a motor up to 40 horsepower unsupervised. Operators must be at least 16 years of age to operate a personal watercraft, such as a Jet Ski or Sea Doo.
The minimum age to drive a jet ski is typically around 12 to 18 years, but beyond this age restriction, there are often additional requirements which have to be met, like onboard parental guidance or obtaining a Boating Safety Card (also known as a jet ski license).
A person at least 14 years of age but less than 16 years of age may operate a PWC in North Carolina provided that they have successfully completed a boater safety education course and carry on board proof of age and a North Carolina Boater Safety Education Certificate, or they are accompanied by someone at least 18 ...
1. Required for PWC operators 14 years of age or older. No person under 14 years of age may operate a PWC. Persons 14 years of age or older may also operate without a boating education certificate if physically accompanied on the PWC by an adult at least 18 years of age and meets the requirements of G.S. 16.2 .
California also puts an age limit of 16 years or older for people who want to jet ski alone on a motorboat of 15 horsepower or more. For 12-15 years old, they must ski under the supervision of an adult (18 years or older).
Boating rules A person under age 12 may operate a boat with a person onboard at least 16 years of age if the engine does not exceed 35 horsepower. From ages 12 to 15, a person can exceed the lower speed limits with a boating safety certificate on board or a person 16 or older.
Boating Age Requirements In Maryland, no one may operate a motor-powered vessel involved in towing activities if they are under the age of 12 (or under the age of 16 if operating a PWC). Personal watercraft operators must be at least 16 years of age and have a boating safety certificate.
No person under age 16, issued a Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation (CPWO) or a certificate approved by the Commissioner, may operate a personal watercraft without the onboard supervision of a person at least age 18 who has a CPWO.
They also must be “licensed”. A written examination is required for applicants, except those who were 40 or older on April 28, 1994, or those who have successfully completed boating courses given by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the U.S. Power Squadron or the Alabama Marine Police “Boating Basics” course.
Any motorized boat operator 14 or 15 years old is required by Colorado law to pass a boater safety course and to carry a boater education card. All 14 and 15 YOA (Years Of Age) boat operators must take and pass the boater education course in a classroom setting.
Anyone born on or after July 1, 1972, must possess a certificate of boating safety education in order to operate any motorized vessel. This certificate is non-renewable and must be carried by the student at all times while operating a vessel.
Any person operating a powered boat with over 10 horse power is required to posses a certificate of completion from a National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) approved course on the safe use and operation of a power driven vessel that contains a component on Hawaii waters approved by the department.
Those less than 12 years of age may not operate any vessel over 16 feet in length. They can only legally operate a vessel under 16 feet in length which is either non-motorized or powered by a motor of 30 horsepower or less, and only if they are accompanied by a competent adult.
On inland bodies of water with a 10 horsepower limit and between one hour before sunrise and one hour after sunset, a certificate is not required to operate a boat with an electric motor (rated at 106 lbs. of thrust or less). However, the vessel must be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles.
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Persons at least 10 years old but less than 12 years old may operate a motorized vessel with more than 10 hp, including a PWC, only if they are accompanied by and under the direct control of a parent, a guardian, or a person at least 18 years old designated by the parent or guardian.
Students between the age of 11-12 years old will receive their certificate upon their 12th birthday. Persons 12 and over completing the minimum eight hours of instruction and successfully completing the final examination will receive a State of Illinois Certificate of Competency.
The Illinois Boating Education Course consists of a minimum eight hours of instruction. The course covers the basics of boating safety, equipment and requirements, navigation, motorboat, registration and titling, emergency measures and the Illinois boating laws.
Instructor-led Classes- The traditional class method is through an 8 hour instructor-led class structure. Classes may be taught in one day or over a couple of different days, usually on the weekend. The class will end with an exam to pass the class. Interested individuals may call 1-800-832-2599 or check: