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If my child is 11 years old and drives a boat of less than 10 HP (with my direct supervision) do they still need proof of competency?

April 26, 2017boat child drives HP supervision

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If my child is 11 years old and drives a boat of less than 10 HP (with my direct supervision) do they still need proof of competency?

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Yes. The age-horsepower restrictions were developed under the Boating Restriction Regulations and aren’t affected, or superseded, by the Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations. The two are entirely separate regulations and their respective requirements should be looked at separately to avoid confusion. Remember, anyone born after April 01, 1983 is required to carry proof of competency now.