Pennsylvania’s Boating and Alcohol Laws Pennsylvania’s boating and alcohol laws require that no person shall operate any boat on Pennsylvania waters while they are under the influence of a...

Pennsylvania’s Life Jacket Laws Life jacket laws in Pennsylvania require all boats to have a USCG-approved wearable life jacket on board for each person. Life jackets must be the appropriate siz...

Pennsylvania’s Boater Education Requirements Pennsylvania’s boater education requirements stipulate that any person born on or after January 1st, 1982, is required to have a Pennsylvania B...

Idaho’s Aquatic Invasive Species The spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) like Quagga Mussels, Zebra Mussels, Eurasion Watermilfoil and New Zealand Mud Snails, pose a risk to Idaho’s nativ...

Aquatic Invasive Species in Nevada Nevada’s aquatic invasive species, such as quagga mussels pose a risk to the native aquatic wildlife, ecosystems and to all of Nevada’s water-based recre...

Florida’s Water Ski Regulations Florida’s waterskiing regulations require: The operator of a vessel towing someone on skis or another aquaplaning device must either have an observer, in ad...

What to do if you’re involved in a boat accident An operator involved in a boat accident is required to: Stop their boat at the scene of the accident. Assist any person in distress, or who has b...

Florida’s Manatees Florida’s manatees are large aquatic mammals, which are recognizable from their thick, gray wrinkled skin. They can be found in fresh, brackish and salt water throughout Florida...

Laws in regards to Florida’s boat safety equipment requirements vary depending on the state you’re boating in and the size of boat you’re operating. Minimum Boat Safety Equipment and Lightin...

Aquatic Invasive Species in Washington Washington’s Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) pose a risk to native aquatic wildlife, ecosystems and to all of Washington’s water-based recreation. Common ...