2013 New York State Boater's Guide - (Page 60)

Personal Watercraft New York requires that anyone operating a personal watercraft complete an approved course in boating safety or otherwise be accompanied, on board, by someone 18 years of age or older who is the holder of an approved boating safety certificate. Certificates are required to be carried at all times when operating the personal watercraft. See page 39 for information about acceptable boating safety certificates. Mandatory Education Requirements Minimum Age for Operation In order to operate a personal watercraft within New York the operator must be a minimum of 14 years of age and hold an approved boating safety certificate. Although it is not recommended, those under 14 may operate a personal watercraft provided there is a certified operator over the age of 18 on board accompanying this individual. It is also strongly discouraged that small under-age individuals be permitted to ride forward of an adult as it may lead to serious personal injury. It is also strongly recommended that no person be permitted to ride a personal watercraft if he or she can not hold on to the person in front (or hand holds) and can not keep both feet on the deck in order to maintain balance during operation. Operation Before operating any Personal Watercraft (PWC) it is very important that we learn as much as we can about the vessel before attempting to operate it alone. Have someone who knows what they’re doing take you out for a ride and show you how to properly operate the vessel. Have them explain the operation of the device as well as the rules of the 60

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of 2013 New York State Boater's Guide

2013 New York State Boater's Guide
Introduction
Contents
Registration
Trailering
Equipment
Rules of the Nautical Road
General Boating Requirements
Getting Underway
Specific Recreational Boating Activities
Personal Watercraft

2013 New York State Boater's Guide

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