Punta Gorda Jet Ski Rental License
Charlotte Harbor Gateway — Punta Gorda sits at the gateway to Charlotte Harbor, one of Florida's largest estuaries, offering incredible jet skiing in pristine waters.
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Why You Need a License in Punta Gorda
Florida law is clear: if you were born on or after January 1, 1988, you must have a Boating Safety Education ID Card to operate any vessel with 10 horsepower or more.
- ✓Required by all rental companies
- ✓Valid throughout Florida for life
- ✓Helps prevent accidents and citations
- ✓Makes you a safer, more confident operator
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Why Jet Ski in Punta Gorda?
Charlotte Harbor estuary access
Peace River exploration
Gulf of Mexico via Boca Grande
Abundant wildlife and nature
Popular Jet Ski Spots in Punta Gorda
📍 Charlotte Harbor
Vast protected estuary
📍 Peace River
Historic river exploration
📍 Boca Grande
Gulf access and fishing
📍 Ponce de Leon Park
Launch and explore
Local Regulations & Safety
⚠️ Important Punta Gorda Rules
- •Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserve rules
- •Manatee slow speed zones
- •Peace River navigation markers
- •Boca Grande Pass rules
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