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Hello, boater! Ohio's online boating course has moved. Click here to go to the latest version of the Boat Ohio course—the official boating safety course of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

The following course material is for reference only. Please go to the new course to complete your Ohio certification.

Chapter 4: The Legal Requirements of Boating
Personal Watercraft (ORC 1547.41)

In addition to adhering to all boating laws, personal watercraft (PWC)– A vessel, less than 16 feet in length, that is propelled by machinery and designed to be operated by an individual sitting or kneeling on the vessel rather than sitting or standing in the vessel operators have requirements specific to their watercraft.

Adult and teenager riding a PWC

A personal watercraft (PWC) is defined as a vessel, less than 16 feet in length, that is propelled by machinery and designed to be operated by an individual sitting or kneeling on the vessel rather than sitting or standing in the vessel.

Lanyard attached to PWC operator's wrist

PWC Flash animation

Be Part of the Action!

Learn more about operating a PWC with this interactive animation. (Most students will already have Flash installed. If not, follow this link to install the Flash Player.)

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