Age-Horsepower Restrictions
Young people under 16 years of age may not operate boats with certain sized motors unless they are directly supervised by a person who is 16 years of age or older. Both must be able to show proof of operator competency.
Young people under 16 years of age must not operate a personal watercraft (PWC) under any circumstances.
List of Age/Horsepower Restrictions:
Age | Horsepower Restrictions |
---|---|
Under 12 with no direct supervision | May operate a boat with up to 7.5kW (10hp) |
12 to 16 with no direct supervision | May operate a boat with up to 30kW (40hp) |
Under 16 regardless of supervision | May not operate a PWC |
16 or older | No horsepower restrictions |
Restrictions do not currently apply to Nunavut or the Northwest Territories