Utah Boating Safety Course


HOURS OF OPERATION

PWCs may only be operated from sunrise until sunset, operating outside of these hours is prohibited.

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AGE RESTRICTIONS IN UTAH

 

Personal Watercraft (PWC) operators must meet the following requirements:

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  • May be operated by a person 18 years old or older without age or supervision restrictions.
  • May be operated by a person 16 through 17 years of age provided the operator has completed a boating education course accepted by Utah State Parks and Recreation and has in their possession the certificate issued by the course provider.
  • May be operated by a person 12 through 15 years of age provided the operator has completed a boating education course accepted by Utah State Parks and Recreation, has in their possession the certificate issued by the course provider, and is under the direct supervision of a responsible person who is at least 18 years old.
  • A person less than 18 years of age who does not meet the above requirements may not operate a PWC unless accompanied onboard and directly supervised by a responsible person who is at least 18 years old.

Under direct supervision means visual contact must be maintained at all times!