{"id":84,"date":"2023-09-27T12:06:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T12:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/\/?p=84"},"modified":"2024-10-17T19:31:43","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T19:31:43","slug":"vermont-boating-laws-and-regulations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/vermont-boating-laws-and-regulations\/","title":{"rendered":"Vermont Boating Laws and Regulations: A Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When boating in Vermont<\/a>, it’s crucial to know about the laws and regulations that govern the state’s waters. Without this insight, you could violate rules meant to keep people safe on the water.\u00a0<\/p>\n

So, before you hit the water, read this guide and learn everything you need to know about Vermont boating laws and regulations.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Who Needs a Vermont Boater Education Card?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Vermont requires anyone born after January 1, 1974, to have a Vermont boater education card before operating a motorized vessel or personal watercraft (PWC)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Anyone under the age of 12 years may not legally operate any vessel powered by a six horsepower motor or greater. Additionally, kids under the age of 16 years may not legally operate a PWC.<\/p>\n

Remember to carry your boater education card when driving a boat or PWC.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Vermont\u2019s Life Jacket Requirements<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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All watercraft must carry U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets, otherwise known as personal flotation devices (PFDs).<\/p>\n

The quantity and type of PFDs you must carry onboard depends on the length of your vessel and the number of people on board or being towed. Each PFD should be in good condition and fit the wearer properly. All PFDs must be accessible and stored where they can be easily accessed.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Additionally, children 13 years old and younger must a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket or life vest when underway on an open deck boat. For anyone under 16, an approved Type I, II, or III life jacket must be worn at all times while on a sailboat.<\/p>\n

What Are the Types of Life Jackets?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Not all life jackets are ideal for every water situation. The different life jacket types include:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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