Safety & Rental Requirements

Safety First. Adventure Always.

Everything you need to know about safety requirements, certifications, and the rental process before your Crosswave Fishing adventure.

View Rental Requirements

Who Can Ride?

  • Must be at least the required rental age
  • Valid government-issued photo ID required
  • All riders must wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket
  • Operators must follow all local boating laws

Boating Safety Requirements

Illinois law requires operators to have boating safety education.

Customers may provide:

  • Illinois Boating Safety Certificate
  • Approved out-of-state boating certificate
  • Approved rental safety course completion

First-Time Riders

Only riding once? No problem.

  • 1Complete the approved rental safety course online.
  • 2Save your completion certificate.
  • 3Present proof during check-in.
Take Safety Course

Getting Started

Your Path to the Water

1

Take the Safety Course

2

Complete the Quiz

3

Save Your Certificate

4

Submit Verification

5

Ride & Enjoy