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Regulations of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River
Safe Boating & Personal Watercraft
Motorboat & Jet Ski Regulations
NY Jet Ski Regulations
Jet skis are considered personal watercraft (PWC) vessels. As of January 1, 2005, you must have a boating safety certificate and be at least 14 years of age or older to operate a personal watercraft. To get your certification to operate a PWC, you’ll need to take written exams on applicable regulations as part of the Boating Safety Education Course.
Under a new law, known as Brianna’s Law, ALL Motor boat operators:
- Born on or after Jan. 1, 1993 will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2020.
- Born on or after Jan. 1, 1988 will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2022.
- Born on or after Jan. 1, 1983 will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2023.
- Born on or after Jan. 1, 1978 will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2024.
- All motor boat operators regardless of age will need this certificate beginning in 2025.
Useful Links & Notices
Thousand Islands Life.com Chippewa Bay
Retired Marine Colonel James S. Knap Celebrates his 100th Birthday New Years Day
CLEAR Costal Lakeshore Economy & Resiliency Initiative St Lawrence – Jefferson
Mama and her 10 little ducklings