boating license
Vessel operation certification
A boating license is an official certification permitting someone to operate a watercraft, typically required after completing a safety course and passing an exam.
Requirements vary by jurisdiction—some states mandate licenses for all motorized vessels, others only for certain ages or boat sizes.
Also called a boating safety certificate or boat operator's license.
- watercraftVehicle for aquatic travel
- personal watercraftIndividual motorized water vehicle
- registrationFormal recording of participation
- permitOfficial written authorization
- boaterStiff straw hat
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