The minimum age to operate a personal watercraft (PWC) varies by state or country, but it is commonly set at 14 or 16 years old. Many places also require young operators to complete a safety course and possess a valid boating license. Always check local laws and regulations for specific age requirements and safety guidelines.
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A person must be at least 14 years of age to operate a PWC in Florida.
In Oregon you must be 18 to rent a personal watercraft.
Probably 25 and over
You must be at least age 12 and have a Washington Boater Education Card to operate a power water craft of 15hp or greater. If age 12 and you don't have that card, then you may operate the boat under the supervision of another person who is at least age 16 AND has that Washington Boater Education Card.
In Georgia, individuals must be at least 12 years old to operate a personal watercraft (PWC) such as a jet ski. However, those aged 12 to 15 can only operate a PWC if they have completed a Georgia Department of Natural Resources-approved boating safety course and are accompanied by a person who is at least 18 years old. Operators 16 years and older do not need to be accompanied by an adult but must still adhere to boating safety regulations.
In Washington State, you must 14 before you can legally operate a personal watercraft.
12-15
If you have passed an approved water safety course, to operate a vessel alone in Texas, a boater must be 13 years of age to operate a vessel of more than 15 horsepower; or windblown vessel over 14 feet in length. See link for more detailed information.http://tpwd.texas.gov/faq/learning/boater_education/
Those who are required to wear a PFD or Personal Flotation Device by law depends on where you are, and is dependent on what type of water craft you are using. Typically anyone using a PWC or Personal Water Craft (i.e. Jet Ski, Canoe, Kayak etc.) is required to where a PFD. For larger water craft typically anyone under the age of 16 required/recommended, however you are always required to have enough PFDs for anybody on-board the water craft at all times, failure to do so could get you slammed with hefty fines.
13 to drive it by your self or any age if someon is one it with you that is over 18.
In Washington state, a personal watercraft livery cannot rent to a person who is under 16 years of age. Additionally, individuals aged 16 or 17 must possess a valid boat operator's permit to operate a personal watercraft. These regulations are in place to ensure safety on the water.