Boating Safety | Licensing | Regulations

Temporary boating License 

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IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ*

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RENTERS: According to Florida state law, “For anyone born on or after January 1st, 1988, who will be operating a boat in Florida waters with an engine of ten (10) horsepower or more, the law requires them to complete an approved boating safety course and obtain a Florida Boating Safety ID Card.” 

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This means you will are REQUIRED to complete ONE of the two items below before boating at our Clearwater location:

Option A: Renters from out of state can take a boating safety course to obtain a Florida Boating Safety ID Card. (Estimated time: 2-4 hours; lasts for life)

See link: https://myfwc.com/boating/safety-education/id/

Option B: Renters from out of state can obtain a Temporary Certificate prior to taking out a boat. (Estimated time: 15min; lasts for 90 days)

See link below for list of approved courses: https://myfwc.com/boating/safety-education/temporary-certificate/

Get your free Boating Safety course online at www.boatus.org

Please donate to help keep it being free.    

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*Please note: If you show up for your rental without this documentation, you will be turned away from your reservation. Thank you for your cooperation!

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Boating Rules & Regulations

Follow the link below to see Boating Rules & Regulations listed by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission.

https://myfwc.com/boating/regulations/

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Fishing Regulations

Follow the link below to see Fishing Rules & Regulations listed by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission.

https://myfwc.com/fishing/freshwater/regulations/

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