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How to Secure a U.S. Boater Education Card in 2026

Oregon requires a boater education card to operate motorized vessels with more than 10 horsepower, and many other states use a birth-year cutoff to determine who must carry a certificate.

5 min·17 Mar

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Obtaining the California Boater Card by 2026

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As of January 1, 2025, California requires every person operating a motorized vessel on state waterways to hold a California Boater Card, regardless of age, creating immediate compliance responsibilities for charter operators, marinas, rental businesses, and private boat owners.

6 min·17 Mar

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Missouri Boating Safety Education Card Requirements

Anyone born after January 1, 1984 must carry a Missouri Boating Safety Education Card when operating any motorized vessel on state waters; this requirement applies to both residents and non-residents and is enforced by the Missouri State Water Patrol (MSHP) Water Patrol Division.

5 min·17 Mar

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Dufour 54 Review — Spacious Cruiser with Bluewater Focus

With a beam of 5.25m, tankage of 450 litres (plus optional 250 litres of water), and standard 80hp Yanmar saildrive (upgradeable to 100hp), the Dufour 54 is outfitted for extended passages and liveaboard comfort while still fitting within marina berthing constraints for a 54’ monohull.

6 min·17 Mar

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Armada Club Launches Private Superyacht Membership

Twenty megayachts, including vessels exceeding 330 feet (100 meters), have signaled intent to join Armada Club; onboarding begins in March with operational and crew standards verification, membership applications open in June, and the initial member-available fleet will be deployed in September to coincide with the Monaco Yacht Show.

5 min·17 Mar

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Nighttime Navigation Lights for Boats

Between sunset and sunrise, vessels underway must display red (port) and green (starboard) sidelights and a visible white stern light; additionally, power-driven craft need a white masthead light forward (or an all-round white light on some small boats), and anchored vessels must show a 360° white anchor light to avoid collisions and comply with navigation rules.

4 min·13 Mar

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How to Obtain an Oregon Boating Safety Education Card

Oregon law requires that anyone operating a motorized vessel with more than 10 horsepower on state waters carry a valid Boating Safety Education Card; the rule covers residents and non-residents and applies to personal watercraft (PWC) like jet skis as well as motorboats.

4 min·13 Mar

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How Canada’s new PCL renewal affects boat owners and charters

As of December 31, 2025, Transport Canada requires all Pleasure Craft Licences (PCL) to be renewed every five years, a change that reshapes registration logistics for owners, marinas, and charter operators across Canadian waters.

4 min·13 Mar

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Texas Boater Certification and Rental Rules 2026

On Texas lakes, rivers and gulf marinas, law enforcement requires anyone born on or after September 1, 1993 to carry a boater education certificate plus a photo ID when operating qualifying vessels—this applies to sailboats over 14 feet and many motorized craft, and enforcement is common near busy launch ramps and popular marinas.

4 min·13 Mar

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Getting Your Missouri Boating Safety Card

Anyone born after January 1, 1984 must carry a Missouri boating safety education card when operating a motorized vessel on Missouri waters; the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) Water Patrol Division recognizes cards issued after completing an approved course and enforces compliance during patrols and rental checks.

4 min·13 Mar

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US Open – Offshore: St. Barths to Newport Route

May 9 departure from St.

4 min·13 Mar

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Armada Club’s New Members-Only Access for Superyachts

Embarkation windows, crew change logistics, and port clearance slots for Armada Club vessels will be coordinated with private terminals and marina operators to accommodate the club’s onboarding schedule that begins in March, with member previews from summer and fleet access timed for the Monaco Yacht Show in September.

4 min·12 Mar