Yes. If you were born after December 31, 1987 and you’re operating a boat powered by a motor of 10 horsepower or greater, you must have a Florida boating license and it must be carried on board ...
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Florida’s Waterskiing Regulations and Diving Flag Requirements
Florida’s Water Ski Regulations Florida’s waterskiing regulations require: The operator of a vessel towing someone on skis or another aquaplaning device must either have an observer, in ad...
Boat Accident Reporting in Florida
What to do if you’re involved in a boat accident An operator involved in a boat accident is required to: Stop their boat at the scene of the accident. Assist any person in distress, or who has b...
Protecting Florida’s Manatees
Florida’s Manatees Florida’s manatees are large aquatic mammals, which are recognizable from their thick, gray wrinkled skin. They can be found in fresh, brackish and salt water throughout Florida...
Florida’s Boat Safety Equipment and Lighting Requirements
Laws in regards to Florida’s boat safety equipment requirements vary depending on the state you’re boating in and the size of boat you’re operating. Minimum Boat Safety Equipment and Lightin...
Florida’s Boating and Alcohol Laws
Florida’s Boating and Alcohol Laws According to Florida’s boating and alcohol laws, it is illegal in the state of Florida to operate any boat, or to manipulate any waterskis, sailboard or ...
Florida’s Reckless Boat Operation Regulations
Florida’s Reckless Boat Operation Laws According to Florida’s reckless boat operation regulations, it is illegal to operate a boat in a reckless or negligent manner. Boaters are responsible fo...
Florida’s Boating License Requirements
Mandatory Florida Boating License Requirements According to Florida’s boating license Boat operators in Florida are required to obtain a Boating Safety Education ID Card (commonly referred to as...
Florida’s Life Jacket Laws and Muffler Requirements
According to Florida’s life jackert laws, all boat are required to carry a Coast Guard-approved, wearable life jacket for each person aboard the boat. Additionally, boats 16 feet in length or gr...
Florida’s Boat Registration and Trailering Laws
Florida’s Boat Registration and Titling Requirements According to Florida’s boat registration laws, to operate a boat legally on Florida’s Public Waters, you are required to obtain a Flo...