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Personal Watercraft Laws

Do you know the legal requirements for personal watercraft (Jet Skis, Sea Doos, Wave Runners)? Read on to find out more about personal watercraft laws and safety precautions.

Boat Rentals

Are you planning to rent any type of boat in Florida? Maybe you operate a boat rental business. Either way, read this to learn some important information about rental boat requirements and how you can make sure that your journey on a rental boat is safe and enjoyable.

Grants
Information on funding for projects designed to serve the needs of recreational boating on waters within the State.

Florida Boating Advisory Council

Click here to learn more about the Florida Boating Advisory Council and how you can become a part of it.

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Recreational Boating Fatalities

 

> In 2002 there was: 52

> In 2003 there was: 65

> So far this year: 30

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Florida Boating Law Summary
If you need to find a summary of Florida's boating laws, this is what you are looking for.
Boating Safety Education Cards

Did you know that anyone 21 years old and younger must have a Boating Safety Education ID Card to legally operate a boat in Florida? Read this to find out more about what the law requires and how to get your card.

Boating Citations
Did you get a boating citation? If so, you may be required to take a boating safety course. Read this to learn more about Florida's Mandatory Education for Violators Law and how it may apply to you.

Boating Under the Influence (BUI)

Hey, we're not just talking about someone who cannot stand up and walk straight! A person becomes legally impaired way before they get to the point that most people would consider them to be "drunk." Read this to learn more about Florida's tough BUI laws and what the FWC is doing to stop impaired boaters from hurting themselves or anyone else.

Recreational Boating Accidents
Carelessness and inattention are the leading causes of boating accidents in Florida. Pay close attention to your surroundings while on the water, and you will be on your way to a safe and enjoyable outing. Follow this link to Florida boating accident information for the last several years.

Life Jackets

Did you realize that many people drown each year because they were involved in a boating accident? These people never expected to have a life or death situation happen while boating. If these people would have simply been wearing a life jacket, nearly all would have survived their ordeal. Read on to learn more about modern life jackets and how easy it is to be prepared for the worst should it ever happen to you.
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