<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>
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,…
New Hampshire requires operators 16+ to pass a NASBLA-approved boater safety course if operating a boat with 25 hp or more, or any ski craft, and to carry their card on board. You can take the boat-ed course online, which typically takes 4-8 hours, though individuals…
As of July 1, 2025, Minnesota has a new boater education law. That means boaters who previously didn't need a permit to operate motorized vessels on the state's waterways may need to take a course to obtain one. Whether you need boating licensing (and when) depends…
If you plan to go boating in Wisconsin and you were born on or after January 1, 1989, you need a boating safety certificate to operate a motorboat or personal watercraft (PWC). You can get your certificate by passing an approved boating safety course, and…
In Wisconsin, boaters born on or after January 1, 1989, must have a boating safety certification card to operate a motorboat or personal watercraft (PWC) legally. Boaters can obtain this lifelong certification by passing an approved safety course. Do you need a boating license in…
