Age restrictions for boaters in Maryland

Anyone under the age of 16 without a boating safety certificate must be supervised by an individual born before July 1, 1972 or someone at least 18 years of age and who possesses a valid boating safety certificate when operating a motorized vessel 11 feet or greater in length. If the vessel is less than 11 feet in length, anyone possessing a valid boating safety certificate can provide supervision.

It is illegal for anyone under the age of 12 to operate a vessel towing someone on water skis or similar device.

PWC operators must be at least 16 years old, even if they have a boating safety education certificate.