Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
All boaters born after December 31, 1988 must have a Wisconsin Boating Safety Certificate to operate any motorized watercraft.
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In Wisconsin, anyone born on or after January 1, 1989, must successfully complete a boater safety course approved by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in order to operate a motorboat or personal watercraft (PWC). Boaters are required to carry their boater safety course certificate as proof of boater education.
Boaters under the age of 10:Cannot operate under any circumstances
Boaters 10 to less than 12 years old:Must have an adult onboard who is at least 18 years old
Boaters 12 to less than 16 years old:Must have an adult onboard who is at least 18 years old or…Must carry onboard a valid Boating Safety Certificate approved by the state
Boaters over 16 years old, born on or after January 1, 1989:Must carry onboard a valid Boating Safety Certificate approved by the state
Operators under the age of 12:Cannot operate under any circumstances
Operators 12 to less than 16 years old:Must carry onboard a valid Boating Safety Certificate approved by the state
Operators over 16 years old, born on or after January 1, 1989:Must carry onboard a valid Boating Safety Certificate approved by the state
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