The Drift Deck

REQUIREMENTS

A few things to know before your day on the water.

1
Age Requirement

18 or older to be on the premises. 21 or older to ride or drive a jet ski. The 21+ rule for riders and drivers is an insurance requirement, no exceptions.


2
Boater Safety Course

Texas law requires drivers born after Sept 1, 1993 to hold a state-approved boater safety cert. Passengers are exempt. See below for the easy online options.


3
Valid Photo ID

Riders and drivers will be carded at check-in to verify the 21+ rule above. Bring a government-issued photo ID.


4
Group Size

Maximum 10 guests per session.


5
Sober Operators

Anyone operating a jet ski must be sober. TX treats Boating Under the Influence the same as DUI: same blood alcohol limits, same penalties. Your host has full authority to pull anyone off a watercraft mid-session if they're impaired or operating dangerously. The remaining sober riders in your group can keep going.


6
Good Neighbors at the Marina

We host out of a working marina. No-wake speed at the dock, volume kept reasonable, and a host with authority to end a session for unsafe or disruptive behavior. Full policy on our Dock & Lake Etiquette page.

BOATER SAFETY COURSE

Required for drivers born after Sept 1, 1993

Texas law requires anyone born after Sept 1, 1993 to complete a boater safety course before operating a jet ski. Riding as a passenger is fine without it. Operators are responsible for holding their certification. It's a Texas state requirement.

Your Options
Option 1: Interactive ($65)

ilearntoboat.com

Video-based, about 3 to 4 hours. The better option.

Option 2: Budget ($11)

boat-ed.com

Text-heavy, 4 to 6 hours. Gets the job done.

WAIVERS

Every guest (drivers and passengers) must sign a liability waiver before stepping on a jet ski.

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