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C.3 Sarasota Waterways -l Boating Laws and Regulations

Boating Laws and Regulations

This handy book provides critical information about boating rules

Safe boating regulations vary if you are in state regulated waters (within 3 miles from the coast) or federal regulated waters (between 3 and 12 miles from the coast). Be sure you are familiar with and conform with the appropriate regulations.  

Rules and regulations are defined at a state level. So even if you live out-of-state, you will be expected to comply with Florida laws and regulations. Below are two links to these laws.

This provides critical examples of how to safely navigate around other boats  

Shows the markers that show how to navigate inlet waterwaysThis diagram shows which side of the waterway you should be on traveling toward or from open waterways