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Boating education safety requirements Arkansas

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FAQ - Boating in Arkansas

Who is required to take the boating safety course in Arkansas?

Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1986, and of legal age to operate a motorboat or sailboat, must successfully completed a NASBLA approved Boating Education Course and carry proof while operating a motorboat or sailboat on Arkansas water.

Who is exempt from Arkansas boating license ?

Anyone born prior to January 1, 1986 and non-residents who posses a valid NASBLA approved certification from their home state are exempt from this requirement.

What are the age restrictions regarding boating safety in Arkansas?

• To operate a motorboat powered by an engine of 10 horsepower or more, a person must be 12 or older, or be under the direct supervision of a person at least 18 years old.

• To operate a personal watercraft, a person must be 16 or older, be 12 to 15 years old and be under the direct supervision of a person at least 18 years old, or be under 12 and be under the direct supervision of a person at least 21 years old.

Do I need to register my boat in Arkansas?

Boats propelled by sail or motor (including trolling motors) of any type must be registered when operated on public waters. You must have an Arkansas Certificate Number (registration) and validation decals to operate a motorboat on Arkansas' public waters.

Is my boating license good in other States?

Every U.S. state that demands a boating license will accept Boating Education Licenses from other states that conform to NASBLA requirements as well.

You should follow your safety course in the State where you are resident.