Laws For Infants In Boats
Hi – good question! the us coast guard recommends that infants “do not travel on a boat” until over 18 lbs – we took our babies on the boat as a newborn but did not cruise with the baby. we would either be at the dock or anchored in the cove across from our marina – a 6 mph no wake zone.. State requirements for life jackets in states where no children's life jacket law is in place, a u.s. coast guard interim rule requires children under 13 on moving boats to wear a u.s. coast guard approved life jacket that fits.. Drugs. don’t mix alcohol with boat operation. if alcohol is going to be involved in your day of boating, have a designated operator. operating a boat is no different than driving an automobile. wisconsin conservation wardens want you to have an enjoyable and safe boating experience on wisconsin’s waters. bureau of law enforcement.
Children under 13 years of age must have a parent/guardian's consent before providing any personal information to the agency. account_circle manage my subscriptions archive e-newsletter archive. 2) buckle up! get the appropriate life jacket for an infant. if you are renting a boat, the marina should supply you with a life jacket for infants (as cannons marina so nicely did), but if you have your own boat, make sure you purchase an infant life jacket that is for children under 30 pounds.. A legal measure that went into effect in 2005, requires children under age ten to wear a life jacket while boating in minnesota. summary. requires life jacket to be worn by children less than 10 years of age when aboard watercraft in minnesota when the craft is under way (not tied up at a dock or permanent mooring)..
