boater education certificate

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Does your state require a boaters ed corse or license?


in WV

• All persons born after December 31, 1986 must complete a boating safety education course before operating a motorboat or personal watercraft (PWC) on West Virginia waters.

• Those 12 to 14 years of age may operate a motorboat or personal watercraft only if a) they have completed a boating safety education course and b) if they are accompanied by a person 18 years of age or older on board the vessel or if c) the vessel's motor is 10 horsepower or less.

• Any person who is required to complete a boating safety education course must carry the course completion certificate on board the vessel.