Operator Age and Education Requirements

A person under 12 years of age may not operate a motorboat propelled by machinery of more than 10 horsepower unless under the immediate supervision of a person in the motorboat who is at least 16 years of age.

To operate a personal watercraft (PWC), the following restrictions apply.

• No one under 16 years of age may operate a PWC.
• Persons 16 and 17 years of age may operate a PWC only if they:
  • Have successfully completed an approved safety education course and carry on board proof of age and course completion or…
  • Are accompanied on board by a person 18 years of age or older.