OPERATOR AGE

No owner or person in possession of a vessel shall permit a person under 12 years of age to operate a motorboat upon the waters of Kansas unless accompanied and under the direct and audible supervision of a parent or other person over 17 years of age who either: (1) Possesses a certificate of completion of an approved boater safety education course, or (2) is legally exempt from the education requirements

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Boating education enhances the knowledge of boat operators and is a fundamental component of knowing how to safely, and legally, operate your boat. Over half of the states require proof of passing a boater education safety course in order to legally operate a powerboat or PWC. Even if not required by law, taking a safe boating course will help make your boating experience much more enjoyable, and you may even receive a premium discount on your boat insurance rates.

Kansas Boating Safety Education

No person born on or after January 1, 1989, may operate on public waters of this state any motorboat or sailboat unless the person possesses a certificate of completion of an approved boater safety education course of instruction lawfully issued to such person.

No owner or person in possession of any motorboat or sailboat shall permit another person, who is subject to the education requirements, to operate such motorboat or sailboat unless such other person either: (A) Has been lawfully issued a certificate of completion of an approved boater safety education course of instruction; or (B) is legally exempt from the requirements.

Does not apply to a person 12 years of age or older or a person operating a motorboat or sailboat accompanied by and under the direct and audible supervision of a person over 17 years of age who either: (1) Possesses a certificate of completion of an approved boater safety education course, or (2) is legally exempt from the education requirements