How old do you have to be to operate a boat in Virginia?
For a motorboat, except for PWC, there is no minimum operator age in Virginia.
But all motorboat operators with a 10hp or greater motor need to complete a boating safety course to operate it.
How old do you have to be to operate a PWC in Virginia?
No person under the age of 14 may operate a PWC. Those operators 14 and 15 MUST show proof of completing an approved and accepted boating safety course either in a classroom or online.
