Virginia boating lawsBoater Education Card

Virginia Boater Education Card (2026)

Conditional: Virginia requires all operators (any age) of motorboats with a 10 hp or greater engine, and all PWC operators 14+, to carry a boating safety course completion card.

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

Virginia requires all operators (any age) of motorboats with a 10 hp or greater engine, and all PWC operators 14+, to carry a boating safety course completion card.

Official source: dwr.virginia.gov

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