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WEAR IT   \nMINNESOTA BOATING GUIDE 2026  \nEnjoying Minnesota’s lakes and rivers by paddle or motorboat is a wonderful privilege. That privilege comes with serious responsibilities. Fun boating is safe boating, so please read this guide thoroughly and contact the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) with any questions you may have.  \nThis book summarizes Minnesota’s boating laws and regulations. It does not present the actual laws and regulations. Laws and regulations are subject to change by the Legislature and through public hearings.  \nBoaters may also be subject to federal and local rules and restrictions. For boating information and more information regarding state laws and regulations, contact the DNR Information Center.  \n500 Lafayette Road  \nSt. Paul, MN 55155‑4040 651‑296‑6157 888‑MINNDNR (646‑6367)  \nEmail: [info.dnr@state.mn.us](info.dnr@state.mn.us)  \n[mndnr.gov/boatingsafety](mndnr.gov/boatingsafety)  \nFor watercraft registration and titling [questions: mndnr.gov/licenses](questions: mndnr.gov/licenses)[ ](questions: mndnr.gov/licenses)651‑296‑2316  \nFor federal boating laws visit the U.S. Coast Guard’s boating safety website: [uscgboating.org](uscgboating.org)  \nCover photo provided by the National Safe Boating Council  \n\n| TOP FIVE BOATING SAFETY TIPS |\n| --- |\n| • Wear your life jacket and make sure children wear theirs.\u003Cbr>• Stay sober. Booze and boating don’t mix. Alcohol is the \\#1 factor in boating fatalities.\u003Cbr>• Tell a friend. Tell someone where you’re going and when you will be back. If you’re not back, they should call 911. Bring a phone or VHF radio.\u003Cbr>• Be weather aware. Don’t let a storm sneak up on you—delay your trip or head to shore. Go slow in rough water to avoid capsizing.\u003Cbr>• Boat smart. Take a boating safety course. Know your boat; stay alert while scanning for dangers; stay seated and low in the boat to prevent falls overboard. |\n\nImportant Notes for 2026  \n• New education requirements for some boaters, effective July 1, 2026. Page 24.  \n• Effective July 1, 2025, no one under the age of 18 is able to rent or lease a motorboat, including a personal watercraft. Page 35.  \n• New rental operators exam requirements effective July 1, 2025 for operators without a valid watercraft operators permit. 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