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Were you born on or after Jan. 1, 1988? Then in order to boat in
Florida you need to pass a state-approved boating education
course to pilot a vessel with an engine of 10 horsepower or
greater. There are many boating courses available online.
Visitors from out of state who do not have a card issued by
their home state can take a Temporary Certificate test.
Search online for a course provider. |
SARASOTA BOATING SAFETY SPEED ZONES
Longboat - Casey Key
Casey Key - Venice |
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person shall operate any watercraft in excess of IDLE SPEED
within 300 feet of any land in Sarasota County fronting on the
Gulf of Mexico. |
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No person shall operate any watercraft within a
swimming area which has been marked with buoys, nor within 500
feet of any public beach on the Gulf of Mexico. |
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Normal Safe
Operation |
Idle Speed
No Wake |
Slow Speed
Minimum Wake |
Sports Area
35 MPH |
25 MPH |
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Idle Speed, No Wake is that
speed which is necessary to maintain steerage. The speed
which you dock your boat is idle speed, no wake.
Generally this is a speed of 1 to 3 miles per hour.
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Slow Speed, Minimum Wake is
that speed which allows your boat to be completely
settled in the water with very little or no wake. Your
boat is not on plane. Generally this is a speed of 5 to
7 miles per hour.
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CAUTION:
Endangered manatees inhabit these waters. Please observe
all posted speed limits for your boating safety and manatee
protection. For more information call the Sarasota County
Natural Resources Department at 941-378-6142. |
