South Carolina Boating Handbook Table of Contents

Boating Basics

Boating Basics: Before Going Out

Boating Basics: On the Water

Boating Basics: Specifically for PWCs

It's the Law!

It's The Law: Before Going Out

It's The Law: Required Equipment

It's The Law: On The Water

It's the Law: Specifically For PWCs

Requirements for PWCs

It's the Law: Specifically for Skiing

Good to Know

Where To Find Additional Information

This handbook is designed to be a guide to South Carolina’s boating laws for recreational boaters who operate personal watercraft (PWCs) and powerboats. The publication BOAT SOUTH CAROLINA—A Course on Responsible Boating gives additional information on safe boat handling and practices.

For more advanced information, see:

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

To stay up-to-date on new boating laws, call the South Carolina Deparmtent of Natural Resources at 1-800-277-4301.

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