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Updated Nevada Online Boating Safety Course and Exam Now Available

This Nevada state-approved online boating course has been updated and improved and is now at a new location.

Important The older course presented below is no longer available. Take the new Nevada boating license course.

Chapter 4: The Legal Requirements of Boating
Who May Operate a Vessel

All persons who operate vessels powered by a motor over 15 horsepower on interstate waters and who were born on or after January 1, 1983, must take and pass a boater education course or proficiency exam. The course or exam must be one that is approved by the Nevada Department of Wildlife.

A person operating a personal watercraft (PWC) must be at least 14 years of age.

A person operating a vessel that is towing a person on water skis, a surfboard, or any other device must be:

  • At least 16 years of age or …
  • At least 14 years of age and have on board a person at least 18 years of age in a position to supervise the operator.
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