Note: If they have received permission from the boat`s operator, direct supervision is not required, but must be observed at all times by a person who is at least 21 years of age. DNR Boatman: files.dnr.state.mn.us/rlp/regulations/boatwater/boatingguide.pdf In Minnesota, no person under the age of 12 may operate a boat with an engine greater than 25 horsepower unless there is a competent adult on the boat who is at least 21 years of age and within reach of the engine controls. Wright County Water Surface and Boat Ordinances can be found here (observer requirements): codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/wrightcounty/latest/wrightco_mn/0-0-0-1683#JD_Chapter131 Note: No person under the age of 12 may operate a boat with more than 75 horsepower under any circumstances. (2) The vessel shall be equipped with a rear-view mirror that provides the operator with a wide field of vision aft. Drivers between the ages of 12 and 17 (inclusive) may operate a boat with less than 25 horsepower without restriction. They may operate a vessel with an engine of more than 25 hp only if they have obtained a boatmaster`s licence; or they are under the direct supervision of a person on board who is at least 21 years of age and within immediate range of the engine controls. All persons between the ages of 14 and 17 who wish to operate a personal watercraft must be under the direct supervision of a person on board who is at least 21 years of age; or have obtained a boat`s driver`s licence. No person shall operate a vessel on the waters of that State and create a wake for a wakesurfer or tow a person on water skis, water gliding, surfboards, saucers or a similar device unless: (2) operate a boat that creates a wake for a wakesurfer; Boater training is required for anyone between the ages of 12 and 17 operating a motorized craft in Minnesota waters. Persons under the age of 13 are not permitted to operate personal watercraft. Operators who are currently 13 years of age must be under the direct supervision of a person on board who is at least 21 years of age. Official Publication of the Revision of the Laws of the State of Minnesota On the waters of this state, from half an hour after sunset until sunrise the next day, a person may not: (4) drive a vessel towing a person on water skis, seaplane, surfboard, saucer or other apparatus. 1. in addition to the operator, there is another person on board the vessel who is able to observe the towed person constantly; or.
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