Yes. If you are under 46 years of age, you are requred to take an approved Virgina Boating Safety Course and obtain a Virginia Boating License. Additionally, all PWC operators are required to have their boating license, regardless of operator age or experience.

There are some great benefits to being a BOATsmart! cardholder – once you’ve obtained your BOATsmart! Card, it will be good for life, it will keep you legal when boating in other states and you’ll recieve boat insurance discounts.