Boating under influence, age rules, boater education cards, wake and water-skiing rules.
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- What does BUI stand for?
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Boating Under the Influence- What is the federal BAC limit for operating a boat?
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0.08% blood alcohol content- Can you be arrested for BUI even if your BAC is below 0.08%?
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Yes, if impairment is evident- What is the minimum age requirement to operate a personal watercraft (jet ski)?
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Typically 16 years old, varies by state- What is the minimum age to operate a sailboat in most states?
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12 years old with adult supervision, or 16 alone- What type of personal flotation device (PFD) is required on all recreational boats?
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One Coast Guard-approved Type I, II, III, or IV PFD per person- Are children required to wear their PFD while the boat is underway?
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Yes, many states require children under 13 to wear PFDs at all times- What is a boater education certificate also called?
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A boater safety card or boating license- Do all U.S. states require a boater education certificate?
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No, requirements vary by state- What is a no-wake zone?
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An area where boats must travel slowly to minimize wave damage- What does a red navigation marker indicate?
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Keep the marker to your right when entering from open water- What does a green navigation marker indicate?
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Keep the marker to your left when entering from open water- When two boats are approaching head-on, which boat must yield?
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Both must alter course to the right to avoid collision- What is the maximum speed in most residential waterfront areas?
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5 knots or as posted, to minimize wake damage- What equipment is required on a boat to tow a water skier?
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A rope, a tow harness, a spotter, and observer communication system
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