New Boating License Requirements in New Jersey...

Here at the Jersey Shore we're ready for summer! If your summer plans include boating (any motorized boat or jet ski), beginning June 1, 2009, you're required to have a New Jersey Boating Safety Certificate.

You can take the course online, and also download the information you'll need to complete the New Jersey Boating Safety Certificate course. After completion, an in person exam is required.

In addition to the education requirement that takes effect on June 1, 2009, operators must meet age requirements in order to operate a motorized vessel.

• A person less than 13 years of age may not operate a motorized vessel.
• A person under the age of 16 may not operate a Personal Watercraft (PWC).
• A person 13 through 15 years of age may operate a vessel powered by an electric motor or vessels 12 feet or longer and powered by a motor less than 10 horsepower only if he or she has successfully passed a boating safety education course approved by the New Jersey State Police.
• A person 16 years old or older, may operate a motorized vessel if they have successfully completed an approved boating safety course.

The US Coast Guard Auxiliary has launched About Boating Safety, designed as an introductory course to meet the new education needs of New Jersey's recreational boaters. USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 7 is offering these courses at various locations for Jersey Shore boaters.

Manahawkin Boating Safety

Little Egg Harbor and Tuckerton Boating Safety

Forked River Boating Safety

There are other New Jersey locations offering the Boating Safety course, you can find them here.

Another great service of the Coast Guard is its FREE Vehicle Safety Check (VOC). The inspection doesn't take long. It will point out any deficiencies and the Auxiliary will give you the most up to date state and federal boating laws and regulations.

After you've received your NJ Boating Safety Education Certificate issued by the State Police, you must carry it with you, as well as photo ID, such as a driver’s license while on board.

Happy Boating! Stay Safe!

Keller Williams Atlantic Shore
Laura Giannotta
609-384-6121
Laura@JerseyShoreView.com

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