Oregon Boating Safety links and Resources

  • Oregon State Marine Board
    The Oregon State Marine Board is Oregon's recreational boating agency, dedicated to safety, education and access in an enhanced environment.
  • Junior Boater Program
    The Junior Boater Program introduces concepts of boating, water safety and aquatic stewardship to elementary and middle school children. It's the perfect way for volunteers, public safety officials and teachers to provide this important safety message to our youth in a fun, interactive format.
  • BoatEscape.com
    Boat Escape is the Ultimate Internet Resource for Boaters in Oregon. It contains a comprehensive, searchable database of information on Oregon lakes and rivers, camping, marinas, ramps, fishing, boat dealers, RV dealers, outfitters, and general boating and safety information.
  • StevensMarine.com
    Stevens Marine is the leading dealer of outboard motors in the West, and one of the largest Mercury outboard dealers in the nation. With literally hundreds of boats and motors in stock, it’s like a boat show every day. You’ll find exactly what you want, when you want it.
 

Education Requirement

YearAge
200760 and younger
200870 and younger
2009All Boaters

* Children under 12 years old may not operate any power boat

** Children 12 to 15 years old are required to carry their Oregon Boater Education Card on-board AND have a Card-holding adult (16 years of age or older, 18 years of age for personal watercraft) on-board in direct supervision in order to operate a powered watercraft GREATER than 10 hp.

*** Children must be 12 years old to take their Oregon Boaters Exam and receive their Boater Education Card.

 
 
USCG NASBLA
All course material contained herein is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety.
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