Boater Education (175)

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What Is the Minimum Age to Get an Arkansas Boating License?

The minimum age to get an Arkansas boating license (also called an Arkansas Boater Education Certificate) is 12 to independently operate a motorboat with a motor of 10 horsepower or more. Arkansas also ties the education requirement to your birth date. Anyone born on or…

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What Is the Minimum Age to Get an Oregon Boating License?

The minimum age to meet Oregon boat license requirements (also called an Oregon Boating Safety Education Card) is 12 to take the required boating safety course and operate a motorboat. Oregon requires all operators of motorized vessels with a motor of more than 10 horsepower…

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What Is the Minimum Age to Get an Ohio Boating License?

The minimum age to get an Ohio boating license (also called an Ohio Boater Education Certificate) is 16 to independently operate a personal watercraft (PWC) such as a Jet Ski. For motorboats, Ohio does not set a hard minimum age, but ties the education requirement…