​​Yes, it is true. The minimum age for anyone who operates a personal watercraft is 14 years old, and people operating a personal watercraft must complete an approved course in boating safety. If someone younger than 14 operates a PWC, he or she must be accompanied, on board, by someone 18 years of age or older who is the holder of an approved boating safety certificate. Certificates are required to be carried at all times when operating the personal watercraft. For more details regarding this requirement, ​Visit