On Thu, 01 Nov 2007 10:33:21 -0700, jamesgangnc
wrote:

On Nov 1, 2:08 pm, John H. wrote:
On Thu, 01 Nov 2007 06:41:35 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"

wrote:
In the thread about the USCG proposing a new federal law requiring ID
while boating we are talking about what the USCG is looking for, but
currently many, maybe most, states require you to carry ID.

In Georgia, you need the same type of ID to boat as you do to drive.

The boat registration and a government issued ID (drivers license,
passport, a boat safety certificate, ID card etc.) I keep my
registration, an extra copy of my drivers license, and a spare key in
the boat at all times, so I know I will never forget them it. I use one
of those fake cans to hold all items.

What is requirement in your state, and do you always keep them with you
while boating?

I just spoke with a lady at the Virginia Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries
who said the only thing required in Virginia was the boat registration. I
couldn't find the info on the DGIF website.

I believe in NC all you have to have is the boat registration as
well. I have never been asked for anything else. Those under 16 also
must have a certificate for an online safety course. But how they
know the persons age is not clear. The person could simply say they
were over 16. We put a copy of the cerificate in a waterprrof pouch
in my daughter's jetski but so far she has never been stopped.

I asked the lady, "How would the officer know if I owned the boat, just by
looking at the registration?"

Her response was, "Sir, all you need to have is the registration." She had
that tone in her voice that indicated she thought my questions were a
little smart assed.