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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.

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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
Anchor Requirements (ORC 1547.26 & OAC 1501:47-1-11)

AnchorAll watercraft shall carry an anchor and line of sufficient weight and length to anchor the watercraft securely. No person shall operate or permit to be operated any watercraft in violation of this section.

The following vessels are exempt from the requirements to carry an anchor and line:

  • Any vessel less than 14 feet in lengths
  • Any canoe or kayak
  • Any sailboat less than 21 feet in length
Anchoring Flash animation

Be Part of the Action!

Learn more about anchoring your vessel 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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