A person does not need a boating license to operate a boat in Arizona. Additionally, there is no mandatory boater education course for boat operators in the state. If you want to rent watercraft in Arizona, rental agencies will request a valid driver's license and mandate an age requirement.
While Arizona does not require boating education, the card allows boating in states that do require a card and may help you save on boating insurance.
A person does not need a boating license to operate a boat in Arizona. Additionally, there is no mandatory boater education course for boat operators in the state. If you want to rent watercraft in Arizona, rental agencies will request a valid driver's license and mandate an age requirement.
Recreational. Operating a boat recreationally without a boater's license can lead to tickets and fines — never a pleasant experience. However, an even more serious concern is liability. If you're involved in an incident while boating without a license, you can face more serious legal repercussions.
Boat operators can operate a boat without a Boater Card if they meet one one of the listed exemptions, which includes being supervised on board by an adult at least 18 years of age who is in possession of a California Boater Card as required by California law. Violating these provisions constitutes an infraction.
No. A special license is not required in order to drive one of our rental boats.