Oregon Safe Boating Course
Chapter 9: Boating Education Practices
9.1 In Oregon
- Operators of powerboats greater than 10 horsepower, and youth 12-15 operating any size powerboat, are required to take a course on basic boating skills and/or pass a test to demonstrate basic boating knowledge. Upon successful completion of the test, the Oregon Boater Education Card can be obtained and must be carried on-board while operating.
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Youth 12-15 years of age need to carry the Oregon Boater Education Card when operating boats 1-10 hp alone. When youth 12-15 years of age operate a powerboat over 10 hp, they must carry the Oregon Boater Education Card on-board AND a Card-holding adult (16 or older, 18 for personal watercraft) must be on-board in direct supervision.
9.2 Age Requirements
The phase-in is age-based as listed below. Once you get your Oregon Boater Education Card, it is good
for life and never needs renewal.
| Education Requirement |
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2007
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60 years old and younger
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2008
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70 years old and younger
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2009
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All boaters
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