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Minimum age and swim tests vary—kids often ride kneeling on an adult’s board instead of solo rentals. life-jackets must fit youth torsos; pool toys are not substitutes on open bay.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · Town of Ocean City · Ocean City Beach Patrol
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
