If you're planning to rent a motorized vessel in Virginia, you may need a Boat Safety Card. It's required for anyone operating a motorboat with an engine of at least 10 horsepower, and for personal watercraft (PWC) operators age 14 and older. To satisfy this…
Getting a boating license is an excellent step toward more adventures on your local waterways. Whether you've already purchased a vessel or want to get your license before shopping, you probably want to know how much your boating license will cost. The national average for…
If you're in Texas and were born on or after September 1, 1993, you need a license to operate a motorized vessel with more than 15 horsepower, a personal watercraft (PWC), or a sailboat longer than 14 feet. That covers most boat rental options and…
If you want to operate a motorized vessel with more than 25 horsepower in Pennsylvania, and you were born on or after January 1, 1982, you need a boating safety education certificate. For personal watercraft (PWC) like jet skis, you need the certificate regardless of…
If you're in California and want to rent a boat, the Harbors and Navigation Code Section 678.11(c)(4) states that you're exempt from needing a California Boater Card. However, the phase-in period for other boaters ended January 1, 2025, so every non-renter operating a motorized vessel,…
