Is it legal for 10 yr olds and older to ride jet skis and boats?

Question

my dad's friend says that its legal to let 10 yr olds and ppl older to ride jet skis and boats. i don't no if it's true or not.

Answer 1

i believe it varies by state...in illinois u have to be 15 to drive a boat

Answer 2

yes, it mabye possibale because many kids can ride boats.

Answer 3

Tthe law may vary from state to state and province to province, but, generally a kid under 16 has to be under the direct supervision of an adult.  That doesn't mean an adult sitting in a beach chair having a beer, that means an adult on a jet ski, or in the same boat.

Answer 4

umm well its illegal if you are under 14 and dont have a permit and are driving the jetski bye urself. but you can be on it with someone and they have to control it. i have been living on the water my whole life &&im 13.

Answer 5

uh ya u have to be 16 lol but its only illegal if u get caught

Answer 6

In Australia you need a license to drive either. 12 years old for RESTRICTED BOAT/PWC LICENSES and 16 for FULL.

Answer 7

maybe

Answer 8

Yes, any age can ride in a jetski or boat. Just make sure they hold on, and where a life Jacket, a good one I may add.

But, to get a watersport license, I think you have to be 14 or 15, and then you can get your boating license and water sports license.

Answer 9

its fine let him do it hes 10 years old let him have so fun