Boating Education
Utah Personal Watercraft (PWC) Education Course
Utah boating law allows youth 12 to 17 years of age to operate a personal watercraft (PWC - Jet Ski, Wave Runner, Sea Doo, etc.) on their own under the following conditions:
- Successfully complete Utah's PWC Education Course. Upon completion, a certificate is issued and must be in the operator's possession while operating a PWC;
- In addition to the education requirement, operators 12 through 15 years of age must operate under direct supervision of a responsible person who is at least 18 years of age;
- A person who is under 18 years of age who has not met the above requirements may not operate a PWC unless accompanied, on board, by a responsible person who is at least 18 years old.
Enroll early – Please contact us at least three weeks before your trip.
Please complete the registration form and include $12 registration fee per student. Incomplete registration forms will delay registration.
- Students must be at least 12 to register for and complete the course
- Each student is expected to study the course manual for six hours or more prior to attending class
- Classes last 1.5 to 2 hours. Classes are scheduled at various locations throughout Utah
- Utah boating law requires a parent or legal guardian to attend the entire class if their youth is between 12 and 15. We strongly encourage a parent or guardian of youth, ages 16 and 17, to attend the class as well.
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Volunteer instructors needed:
If you are interested in becoming an Instructor for Utah's PWC Education Course, contact the Boating Program by calling our boating hotline at 801-538- BOAT or 800-RIDE-PWC or by sending us an E-mail at usprboating@utah.gov.