If you're an Illinois resident born on or after January 1, 1998, you need a boating license to operate a motorboat with more than 10 horsepower. Technically, the Illinois boating license is officially called a Boating Safety Certificate, and it's not the same as a…
If you live in Ohio and want to get out on the water, you don't need a boating "license." However, if you were born on or after January 1, 1982, you need what's called a boater education card to operate a motorboat with more than…
If you live in Georgia and were born on or after January 1, 1998, you need a boating safety education certificate to operate a motorized vessel. You'll also need to carry your certificate and a photo ID anytime you're boating. However, there are a few…
National Safe Boating Week 2026 is May 16–22, marking the annual, official kickoff of the Safe Boating Campaign just before Memorial Day weekend. The campaign promotes safe, responsible boating, emphasizing the importance of wearing life jackets, checking safety gear, and taking a boater education course.
While not everyone needed a boating license in California in the past, it's now required for operating any motorized vessel on the state's waterways. The change took effect on January 1, 2025, and all boaters, regardless of age, must carry a California Boater Card (CBC). So,…
