Rhode Island boater education information
Rhode Island currently requires a boater education card from all personal watercraft operators and anyone born after Dec. 31, 1985, who operates a motorized vessel over 10 hp in Rhode Island.
Additionally, many insurance agencies offer a boat insurance discount for all boaters who have taken a boating safety course.
Rhode Island boating license updates
Rhode Island does not currently require a boating license.
To get the most recent information on Rhode Island’s Boating Laws and Boating education courses, visit this Rhode Island state department website.
To explore other state’s requirements, return to the main Boater Education Requirements by State page.
