State |
Are there any minimum age requirements in your state to operate non-powered vessels such as sailboats, canoes or kayaks? |
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list the requirements. |
Alabama |
No |
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Alaska |
No |
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American Samoa |
No |
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Arizona |
No |
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Arkansas |
No |
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Australia |
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British Columbia |
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California |
Yes | Sailboats over 30' in length, must be +16 y.o. A 12-15 y.o., must have adult supervision +18 y.o. |
Colorado |
no |
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Connecticut |
No |
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Delaware |
No |
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District of Columbia |
No |
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Florida |
No |
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Georgia |
No |
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Guam |
No |
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Hawaii |
No |
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Idaho |
No |
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Illinois |
No |
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Indiana |
No |
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Iowa |
No |
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Kansas |
No |
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Kentucky |
No |
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Louisiana |
No |
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Maine |
No |
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Manitoba (Canada) |
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Maryland |
No |
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Massachusetts |
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Michigan |
No |
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Minnesota |
No |
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Mississippi |
No |
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Missouri |
No |
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Montana |
No |
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Nebraska |
No |
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Nevada |
No |
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New Hampshire |
No |
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New Jersey |
No |
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New Mexico |
Yes | sailboats 13 canoes and kayaks none |
New York |
No |
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North Carolina |
No |
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North Dakota |
No |
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Northern Mariana Islands |
No |
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Ohio |
No |
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Oklahoma |
Yes | No person less than 12 YOA may operate any sail-powered vessel 16 feet or greater in length. A person from 12 to less than 16 YOA may operate such vessels only after successfully completing a NASBLA approved boating education course and must have a competent adult, 18 years of age or older, on board in a position to take control of the vessel if necessary. |
Ontario (Canada) |
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Oregon |
No |
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Pennsylvania |
No |
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Puerto Rico |
No |
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Quebec (Canada) |
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Rhode Island |
No |
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South Carolina |
No |
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South Dakota |
No |
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Tennessee |
No | sail only - not canoe or kayak |
Texas |
No |
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Utah |
Yes | those under 16 operating a sailboat must be supervised by an adult |
Vermont |
No |
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Virgin Islands |
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Virginia |
No |
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Washington |
No |
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West Virginia |
No |
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Wisconsin |
No |
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Wyoming |
No |
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