Delaware Safe Boating Course
CHAPTER 9: Boating Education Practices
9.1 IN DELAWARE
In Delaware, all boat operators born on or after January 1st, 1978 must successfully complete a boating safety course approved by the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife and carry the resulting certificate of boating safety education issued by the Department at all times when operating. Any person with a valid Delaware River Captain's, Bay pilot's license or the equivalent is exempted.
There is also a minimum age of 14 years for those who wish to operate a personal watercraft (PWC). An adult must be onboard when a 14 or 15 year old who has successfully completed a boating safety course and holds a certification card is operating. PWC operators 16 years of age, who hold a boating safety education certificate can operate without adult supervision.
Delaware Safe Boating Course