Tennessee's approach to boating education sets it apart from most other states. Anyone born after January 1, 1989, who operates a motorized vessel with more than 8.5 horsepower on Tennessee waters must hold a TWRA-issued Boating Safety Education Certificate. The certificate is issued directly by…

South Dakota is one of a handful of states with no mandatory boating education requirement. No boating safety certificate is required to operate a motorboat or personal watercraft on South Dakota waters, regardless of age, engine size, or birth year. That said, earning a South…

Rhode Island takes boating education seriously, and two groups of operators are required to hold a Certificate of Boating Safety Education before heading out on state waters. Rhode Island requires a Certificate of Boating Safety Education for anyone born on or after January 1, 1986,…

If you are between the ages of 12 and 15, a Boating Safety Education Certificate is what stands between you and legally operating a motorboat, personal watercraft, or larger sailboat on Oklahoma waters. Oklahoma requires operators aged 12 through 15 to hold a valid Boating…

North Dakota keeps its boating education requirement focused and simple. Operators between the ages of 12 and 15 who want to operate a motorboat or personal watercraft of more than 10 horsepower without an adult on board must hold a valid North Dakota Boater Education…