kayak age requirment??? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

MuddyMike · 03-24-2011, 06:09 AM

According to this, it seems like age restrictions start at boats more than 15 hp, or sailboats greater than 30 feet... although seems weird if a 5 y/o is allowed to operate a 15 hp boat without supervision.

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How old do you have to be to operate a boat?
No person under 16 years of age may operate a motorboat of more than 15 horsepower, except for a sailboat that does not exceed 30 feet in length or a dinghy used directly between a moored boat and the shore, or between two moored boats. The law allows persons 12-15 years of age to operate motorboats of more than 15 horsepower or sailboats over 30 feet if supervised on board by a person at least 18 years of age. A violation of these provisions is an infraction.

maui jim · 03-24-2011, 06:23 AM

Depends on the parents, and water skills......my son has been hunting with me (with shotgun, and hunter safety card) since he was 8 and kayaking (with vest and swimming classes) since 6....

Cant say mom was not worrried though....

03-24-2011, 06:23 AM	#2
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	Depends on the parents, and water skills......my son has been hunting with me (with shotgun, and hunter safety card) since he was 8 and kayaking (with vest and swimming classes) since 6.... Cant say mom was not worrried though.... __________________