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MA Boating Laws:
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Summary:
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/massachusetts-boating-law-summary
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Electronic Handbook:
https://assets.kalkomey.com/boater/pdfs/handbook/massachusetts-handbook-entire.pdf
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Age laws relating to the following:
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Boat Operation:
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Under 12:
MUST Always be supervised by a competent person 18+
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12-15yrs
MUST have Safe Boating Education, for solo operation
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16+No restrictions for regular boats
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PWC Operation:
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15yrs and underNO PWC operation, ever
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16-17yrsMUST have Safe Boating Education
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18yrsNo restrictions for PWCs
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Life Jackets Worn:
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*MA state law: Under 12:ALWAYS wear life jackets
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*Fed law: Under 13:ALWAYS wear life jackets
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PWC users:ALWAYS wear life jackets (impact rated)
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Waterskiers:ALWAYS wear life jackets (impact rated)
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Paddle Craft:
Mandatory Sep 15 through May 15 (during "off season")
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Others 13+:
USCG strongly recommends wearing life jackets at all times (but not legally required)
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Reminder: inflatable life jackets DO NOT count towards your on-board life jacket count, unless they are actively being worn.
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USCG Auxiliary
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Flotilla Ipswich MA
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CoastGuardAuxIpswich.org
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