There is sadly, no legal requirement for either qualification or insurance for pleasure craft in UK waters; the requirement for an International Certificate of Competence varies between countries, but is generally a requirement in the rest of the EU, but not the UK. Normally, boat insurance would be required for the use of a Local Authority mooring or by marina management. The use of Local Authority slipways in North Wales require the boat owner to hold insurance, but implementing the checks is difficult, and PWC can be launched virtually anywhere.