Online Boat Safety Courses

Boating is one of our nation’s favorite pastimes for a simple reason—it’s a great way to spend time with the people we care about! However, it is important that you are properly educated on boat safety best practices in order to ensure the safety of all passengers on board. Understand the boat safety education requirements for your specific state, and learn about the benefits that come from completing an approved online boat safety course.

Every state has its own boating safety requirement, guidelines and online courses. Check your state for more information on local boating education programs.
 

• Alabama
  The operator must be at least 12 years old*.
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• Alaska
  The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
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• Arizona
  No one under the age of 12 years may operate a motorized vessel unless is an emergency*.
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• Arkansas
  The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
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• California
  The operator should be at least 16 years old*.
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• Colorado
  The operator should be at least 14 years old*.
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• Connecticut
  The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
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• Delaware
  The operator must be at least 14 years old*.
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• DC
  There is no minimum age requirement*.
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• Florida
  The operator should be at least 14 years old*.
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• Georgia
  The operator should be at least 16 years old*.
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• Hawaii
  The operator should be at least 15 years old*.
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• Idaho
  Certain counties have age restrictions for minimum operator age. Please check with the counties and cities in which you plan to boat*.
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• Illinois
  The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
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• Indiana
  The operator should be at least 15 years old*.
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• Iowa
  The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
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• Kansas
  The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
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• Kentucky
  The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
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• Louisiana
  The operator should be at least 16 years old*.
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• Maine
  The operator should be at least 16 years old*.
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• Maryland
  The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
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• Massachusetts
  The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
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• Michigan
  The operator should be at least 16 years old*.
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• Minnesota
  The operator must be at least 12 years old*.
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• Mississippi
  The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
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• Missouri
  The operator should be at least 14 years old*.
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• Montana
  The operator should be at least 13 years old*.
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• Nebraska
  The operator should be at least 14 years old*.
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• Nevada
  The operator should be at least 14 years old*.
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• New Hampshire
  The operator should be at least 16 years old*.
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• New Jersey
  The operator should be at least 13 years old*.
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• New Mexico
  The operator should be at least 13 years old*.
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• New York
  The operator should be at least 14 years old*.
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• North Carolina
  The operator should be at least 14 years old*.
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• North Dakota
  The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
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• Ohio
  The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
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• Oklahoma
  The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
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• Oregon
  The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
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• Pennsylvania
  The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
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• Rhode Island
  There is no minimum age requirement*.
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• South Carolina
  The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
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• South Dakota
  The operator should be at least 14 years old*.
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• Tennessee
  The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
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• Texas
  The operator should be at least 13 years old*.
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• Utah
  The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
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• Vermont
  The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
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• Virginia
  The operator should be at least 14 years old*.
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• Washington
  The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
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• West Virginia
  The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
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• Wisconsin
  The operator should be at least 12 years old*.
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• Wyoming
  The operator should be at least 16 years old*.
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