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Washington Boater Education Card (2026)

Conditional: A Washington Boater Education Card is required to operate a boat with a 15-hp or greater motor for anyone born after Jan 1, 1955 (age 12+).

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Boater Education Card in states bordering Washington

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

IdahoInfo
Idaho has no mandatory boater-education requirement and no statewide minimum age to operate a vessel; education is encouraged but not required.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: parksandrecreation.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →
OregonConditional
Oregon requires a Boating Safety Education Card for anyone 16 or older operating a powerboat (including PWC) over 10 hp; youths 12-15 only if accompanied by a card-holder 16+.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: oregon.gov · Full Oregon rule →

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