Boater Education (26)

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Do You Need a Boaters License in Arizona?

Do you need a boating license in Arizona? No. If you're an adult in Arizona who wants to boat, you technically don't need a boating license. That's true for both motorized and non-motorized vessels. However, there are some age restrictions and requirements you'll have to…

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Do You Need a Boaters License in Iowa?

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?…

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How to Get a Boating License in Florida

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…

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What Are the Official Maritime Flags for the U.S. and Canada?

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…

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How to Get a Boating License in Missouri

In place of a conventional boating license, Missouri requires a boating safety education card, also called an identification card. Anyone born after January 1, 1984, who operates a motorized vessel on Missouri waters must carry this card. The requirement applies to both residents and non-residents…