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Boating Safety is our #1 Priority

Georgia DNR Boat Rental Safety

Mandatory Boat Rental Safety video provided by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Lake Lanier Jetski Rental LLC Requires every operator and passenger to watch this video before going on the lake. Please note you will be required to complete a boating safety quiz prior to your arrival.

Learn before you ride

Every Lake Lanier Jetski renter also must watch the PWC boating safety course by law. Please note that a quiz will be linked to you prior to your appointment. Lake Lanier Jetski Rental LLC wants to make sure every boater is safe on the water.

Don't be this guy

Remember, PWC/Jetskis aren't toys. These are high performance machines and can weigh an upwards of 1,000lbs as well as carry 18 gallons of fuel. Please be careful on your trip.


Be courteous to other boaters and obey no wake zone restrictions. Every boater on the lake wants to enjoy their day. Rent safely. 

Types of Life Jackets

Lifejackets

 Life jackets are essential safety equipment for any water activity. They are designed to keep you afloat and help you stay safe in the water. There are several different types of life jackets available, each with specific features and purposes. Here are the most common types of life jackets: 

Type I

  Offshore Life Jacket: This is the most buoyant type of life jacket and is designed for use in open, rough, or remote waters, where rescue may take longer. It can turn an unconscious person face-up and has a minimum buoyancy of 22 pounds.

Type II

 Near-Shore Buoyant Vest: This type of life jacket is designed for use in calm, inland waters or where there is a good chance of quick rescue. It has a minimum buoyancy of 15.5 pounds and is less bulky than a Type I jacket. 

Type III

 Flotation Aid: This type of life jacket is designed for use in calm, inland waters or where there is a good chance of quick rescue. It is designed for activities like water skiing, fishing, and kayaking and has a minimum buoyancy of 15.5 pounds.

Type IV

 Throwable Device: This type of life jacket is not meant to be worn but rather thrown to someone in distress. Examples include cushions, horseshoe buoys, and ring buoys. 

Type V

  Special Use Device: This type of life jacket is designed for specific activities like Jetskis, kayaking, windsurfing. They have specific buoyancy and design features to accommodate the activity. They come with instructions for proper use and care. 

Georgia Rental Boating Laws and Regulations

 

Who Can Operate a Boat

There are three categories of people who can operate a boat in Georgia: those less than 12 years of age, those 12 through 15 years of age, and those 16 years or older.

Those less than 12 years of age

  • May not operate any vessel over 16 feet in length.
  • May legally operate a vessel under 16 feet in length which is either non-motorized or powered by a motor of 30 horsepower or less only if they are accompanied by a competent adult.

Those 12 through 15 years of age

  • May legally operate any vessel less than 16 feet in length, including a PWC only if they:
    - Have passed a boat education course approved by the Department of Natural Resources, OR
    - Are accompanied by a competent adult
  • May not legally operate any vessel over 16 feet in length.

Those 16 years of age or older

  • May operate any boat on the waters of Georgia if they have proper identification onboard
  • All operators born after January 1, 1998 must have passed a boater education course approved by the Department of Natural Resources and have card on board to operate any vessel.

"Competent Adult" means a person of age 18 or older who is not under the influence of alcohol or drugs and who is carrying proper identification.

"Proper Identification" means a drivers license (or legible copy) or any other government issued identification that contains a description of the person, a photograph, and birth date.


https://gadnrle.org/boat-operation

https://gadnrle.org/boat-rental-requirements

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