Online Boat Safety Courses
Every state has its own boating safety requirements and guidelines, but regardless of rules and regulations, successfully completing an online boating safety course increases your water safety and boating skills. Select your state below for more information on local boating education programs.
Boating is one of our nation’s favorite pastimes for a simple reason—it’s a great way to spend time with the people we care about! However, it is important that you are properly educated on boat safety best practices in order to ensure the safety of all passengers on board. Understand the boat safety education requirements for your specific state, and learn about the benefits that come from completing an approved online boat safety course.
Every state has its own boating safety requirement, guidelines and online courses. Check your state for more information on local boating education programs.
Alabama
The operator must be at least 12 years old*.
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The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
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No one under the age of 12 years may operate a motorized vessel unless is an emergency*.
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The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
Learn MoreCalifornia
The operator should be at least 16 years old*.
Learn MoreColorado
The operator should be at least 14 years old*.
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The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
Learn MoreDelaware
The operator must be at least 14 years old*.
Learn MoreDC
There is no minimum age requirement*.
Learn MoreFlorida
The operator should be at least 14 years old*.
Learn MoreGeorgia
The operator should be at least 16 years old*.
Learn MoreHawaii
The operator should be at least 15 years old*.
Learn MoreIdaho
Certain counties have age restrictions for minimum operator age. Please check with the counties and cities in which you plan to boat*.
Learn MoreIllinois
The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
Learn MoreIndiana
The operator should be at least 15 years old*.
Learn MoreIowa
The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
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The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
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Kentucky
The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
Learn MoreLouisiana
The operator should be at least 16 years old*.
Learn MoreMaine
The operator should be at least 16 years old*.
Learn MoreMaryland
The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
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The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
Learn MoreMichigan
The operator should be at least 16 years old*.
Learn MoreMinnesota
The operator must be at least 12 years old*.
Learn MoreMississippi
The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
Learn MoreMissouri
The operator should be at least 14 years old*.
Learn MoreMontana
The operator should be at least 13 years old*.
Learn MoreNebraska
The operator should be at least 14 years old*.
Learn MoreNevada
The operator should be at least 14 years old*.
Learn MoreNew Hampshire
The operator should be at least 16 years old*.
Learn MoreNew Jersey
The operator should be at least 13 years old*.
Learn MoreNew Mexico
The operator should be at least 13 years old*.
Learn MoreNew York
The operator should be at least 14 years old*.
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The operator should be at least 14 years old*.
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North Dakota
The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
Learn MoreOhio
The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
Learn MoreOklahoma
The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
Learn MoreOregon
The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
Learn MorePennsylvania
The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
Learn MoreRhode Island
There is no minimum age requirement*.
Learn MoreSouth Carolina
The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
Learn MoreSouth Dakota
The operator should be at least 14 years old*.
Learn MoreTennessee
The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
Learn MoreTexas
The operator should be at least 13 years old*.
Learn MoreUtah
The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
Learn MoreVermont
The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
Learn MoreVirginia
The operator should be at least 14 years old*.
Learn MoreWashington
The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
Learn MoreWest Virginia
The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
Learn MoreWisconsin
The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
Learn MoreWyoming
The operator should be at least 16 years old*.
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