05/26/2023
Some important reminders as we kick off the summer regarding personal watercraft use:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Boat and Water Safety Section
mndnr.gov/boatingsafety
Minnesota Personal Watercraft Laws
You Must...
-Wear a USCG approved life jacket.
-Travel at slow-no wake speed (5 mph or less) within 150 feet of: non-motorized boats, shore (unless launching or
landing skiers directly to or from open
water), docks, swim rafts, swimmers or any moored or anchored boat.
-Operate only from 9:30 a.m. to 1 hour before sunset.
-Use the cutoff lanyard properly.
-Obey operator age/permit laws for those younger than 18 years old.
You May Not...
-Chase or harass wildlife.
-Jump the wake of another boat within 150 feet of the craft.
-Operate a personal watercraft in a manner that endangers life, limb or property.
Protect Your Sport
-Respect your neighbors...don’t operate for long periods in the same area or near occupied boats or shore.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources provides links to boating and water safety information, such as the Minnesota Boating Guide, which summarizes the state's boat laws and regulations.
