Wisconsin boater education information

Wisconsin currently requires a boater education card from anyone at least 16 years old and born after Dec. 31, 1988 who operates a motorboat or personal watercraft in Wisconsin.

Additionally, many insurance agencies offer a boat insurance discount for all boaters who have taken a boating safety course.

Wisconsin boating license updates

Wisconsin does not currently require a boating license.

To get the most recent information on Wisconsin’s Boating Laws and Boating education courses, visit this Wisconsin state department website.

To explore other state’s requirements, return to the main Boater Education Requirements by State page.

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