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It is against the law to permit a person under 16 years of age to operate a personal watercraft without being accompanied on the watercraft by someone 18 or older. No person shall rent a personal watercraft to anyone under the age of You must slow to 10 MPH when you approach within feet of another motorized boat or a sailboat underway.
You are not required to slow if they are approaching you. Any time you are within feet of anchored vessels or non-motorized craft, you must slow to slow-no-wake. Except for safe take-offs and landings, you must also operate at slow-no-wake when within feet of a lake, bay or reservoir shoreline.
State law also requires a maximum slow-no-wake speed within feet of a swimmer, surfer, shoreline angler, diving flag or location where people are working at the water level. That limit also applies within feet of a dock, launch ramp, marina or moorage, floating home or boathouse, pier or swim float.
You may not operate a personal watercraft within feet directly behind a water skier, wakeboard, tube or similar towed device. Operators should reduce speed while heading out or returning to shore in order to reduce noise. Some personal watercraft owners have modified their exhaust systems, resulting in increased noise.
This annoys fellow boaters, and the increased noise may keep you from hearing horn signals or approaching boats. Citations will be issued when noise exceeds 90dBA on a personal watercraft manufactured before January 1, , 88 dBA on personal watercraft built after January 1, In addition, personal watercraft must be mechanically muffled. Please operate your craft with consideration for others by avoiding swim areas and shoreline residences.
Required and Recommended Equipment. Under Oregon law, each person on a personal watercraft must wear a U. A ski-type PFD is desirable due to its high impact rating. An engine shut-off lanyard, if equipped by the manufacturer, must be attached to the person operating the boat, to their clothing, or to their PFD. Coast Guard-approved fire extinguisher Lights, if operating at night sunset to sunrise Sound producing device horn or whistle, etc.
Recommended items include protective eyewear, wetsuit, gloves, and footwear. Operating your Personal Watercraft. Protective gear, common sense, and courtesy will enhance your experience on the water. Tips for operating your personal watercraft:. Check your equipment, fuel level and weather before starting. Keep yourself and your clients healthy - keep up-to-date on federal, state, county, and local government restrictions for the areas you will be guiding in.
For suggestions on how to operate as safely as possible, see our "Best Practices" document listed under "Resources" below. Outfitter Guides also agree to conduct themselves according to a set of Ethical and Professional Standards, and are held responsible to them as well. The vessels may operate in the ocean or inland waters. The vessels are required to be operated by a USCG licensed captain. They are required to carry the minimum safety equipment and be adequately insured and bonded.
An Oregon Outfitter Guide registration allows you to guide in Oregon. It does not take the place of local, state or federal use permits, and is required to be issued a permit from federal agencies such as the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management or National Parks.
Links to our applications and forms are to the right, or you can apply online at our Boat Oregon Store. Please call the Outfitter Guide desk for additional assistance or e-mail us at outfitter. Contact our office for a list of acceptable providers if you are unsure. A copy of the certificate for the Outfitter Guide must be submitted. Those Outfitter Guide employees of fishing guides who conduct, lead or assist in angling activities, or operate or assist in the operation of a watercraft used for angling activities MUST be individually registered as Outfitter Guides.
I don't know if I had a card or not. How do I apply for a card? How do I order a replacement card? Lost, stolen, or damaged cards can be replaced online using our online store. Pay online today and print a temporary card so you can get back out on the water right away!
If you prefer to replace your card through the mail, please fill out our request form to have an application and temporary card emailed to you. I live out-of-state and am coming to Oregon on a trip. Do I need a card? I'm renting a boat. Do I need a boater education card? Check with the rental company before your trip to see if there are any other local requirements. I'm I don't need a card, do I? Yes, you do. There is no upper age limit to education. I lost my certificate of completion.
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