<p>Teri not only enjoys writing and the outdoors, she also loves telling people how to stay safe when on the water or when enjoying other outdoor activities.</p>
If you're age 12–18 and you want to operate a motorized vessel with more than 10 horsepower in Iowa, you'll need an Iowa Watercraft Safety Certificate. However, if you're older than 18, the certificate isn't required. So, do you need a boating license in Iowa?…
A boat anchor works by using its weight to land on the seabed. It's specifically designed shape (like a fluke or plow blades) digs into the ground. As the boat drifts, the anchor creates resistance, with the attached chain ensuring a pull that digs it…
If you want to get a boat license in Florida, know that the state doesn't actually issue an official "boating license." However, it does require that certain vessel operators obtain a Boating Safety Education Identification Card. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issues this…
Yes, in most states, a license or boater education card is required to drive a jet ski, but it varies by state and age. For example, since January 1, 2025, California requires all motorized vessel operators to have a California Boater Card (or boating license),…
Both the U.S. and Canada use their respective national flags as primary, official maritime flags, flown as each country's national ensign. In both countries, boaters need to know the meanings of other specialized flags, including those for recreational boaters in domestic waters, government vessels, and…
