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Yes, you'll need a California Boater Card (or boating license) to operate a jet ski in California. This is a requirement regardless of your age, as of January 1, 2025. A jet ski is a motorized vessel, and it's considered a type of boat. So, it falls…

Yes, as of January 1, 2025, all boaters must have a California Boater Card to operate a motorized vessel on state waterways. The law requiring this card began in 2018 and has been phased in by age group ever since. Now, card requirements apply to…

If you want to operate a boat in the Golden State, you'll need a California boating license. Fortunately, there are several ways to obtain one, and the process is easy. You can take the California boating license test in person, in a classroom, or on…