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South Carolina law requires all children under 12 years of age to wear a USCG–approved Type I, II, III, or V PFD while on board a vessel less than 16 feet long. The PFD must be fastened and of the proper size for the child. Anyone over the age of 12 must have the PFD readily available if it is not being worn.
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The minimum age to operate a boat is 16 years old. Boat operators under the age of 16 must complete a boating course approved by the SCDNR to operate a boat or personal watercraft with a 15 h.p. motor or greater unless accompanied by an adult age 18 years or older.
South Carolina law requires all children under 12 years of age to wear a USCG–approved Type I, II, III, or V PFD while on board a vessel less than 16 feet long. The PFD must be fastened and of the proper size for the child.
The minimum recommended distance is 50 feet.
This mandates that boaters travel at idle speed so as to not cause a wake.
No overnight docking is permitted at Bluffton public docks.
Yes, but boaters have priority on the dock.
There is a 3-hour maximum time limit at Bluffton public docks.
Boats must be registered with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR). More information can be obtained HERE.