Getting on the water in Minnesota means knowing whether you need a Watercraft Operator's Permit. Minnesota is phasing in a mandatory Watercraft Operator's Permit requirement for all motorized watercraft operators, expanding by birth year through 2028. As of July 1, 2026, anyone born after June…
Getting on the water in Massachusetts now requires a Boater Safety Certificate for most operators. Under the Hanson-Milone Boater Safety Act, Massachusetts requires all operators of motorboats and personal watercraft to hold a valid Boater Safety Certificate. The requirement is being phased in by birth…
Getting on the water in Arkansas starts with knowing whether you need a Boater Education Card. Arkansas requires a Boater Education Card for anyone born on or after January 1, 1986, who operates a motorboat, personal watercraft, or sailboat on Arkansas waters. The card is…
Getting on the water in South Carolina starts with knowing whether you need a boating safety certificate. South Carolina requires a boating safety certificate for anyone born after July 1, 2007, who operates a boat, personal watercraft, or specialty propcraft powered by 10 horsepower or…
Getting on the water in Oregon requires one credential for most motorboat operators: the Oregon Boating Safety Education Card. Oregon requires a Boating Safety Education Card for anyone who operates a motorboat with a motor greater than 10 horsepower. Unlike many states, Oregon's requirement applies…
