Operator Age and Education Requirements for a PWC

A person under 16 years of age may not operate any PWC that is not rated to carry at least two people. The following requirements also apply to the operation of a PWC.

• A person under 12 years of age must have a person at least 21 years of age on board who must:
  • Satisfy the boating education requirement if born on or after January 1, 1986, and…
  • Be in a position to take immediate control of the PWC.
• A person 12 through 15 years of age must have a person at least 18 years of age on board who must:
  • Satisfy the boating education requirement if born on or after January 1, 1986, and…
  • Be in a position to take immediate control of the PWC.
• A person 16 years of age or older must satisfy the boating education requirement if born on or after January 1, 1986.
• A PWC livery (rental agency) may not lease a PWC to a person under 18 years of age.