Fulfill the State Boating Requirement and get a boat insurance discount when you take the Safe Boating course.
All powerboat operators in New York State are now required to obtain a NASBLA approved Safe Boating Certificate, effective January, 2025, regardless of age.
If you do not currently have a safe boating course completion certificate, now is the time to sign up for the Safe Boating Course to fulfill this requirement by New York State law, which will also help keep you, your friends, and family, as well as other boaters safe on our great waterways.
Its never been easier to get certified. Two of the three classes are on Zoom! Don’t delay… get your Safe Boating Certificate, offered by America’s Boating Club of Great South Bay via Zoom in just two sessions, with “America’s Boating Course”.
Class times are:
Tuesday, October 14, and Wednesday, October 15, via Zoom from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Thursday, October 16 in person 6:30-8:45 as West Islip Library (includes exam).
Both Zoom Class nights and the one in-person class and exam night are required in order to achieve the State of New York Boating certification. This course is available for adults and youth who are at least a 7th Grade reading level.
The basic boating knowledge topics include:
Introduction to Boating
Boating Law
Boat Safety Equipment
Safe Boating Navigation
Boating Problems
Trailering, Storing and Protecting Your boat
Personal Watercraft Certification
Many Boat Insurance companies will offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete this course. The SAFE BOATING CERTIFICATE is mandatory for Personal Watercraft operation regardless of your age.
Upon completing the test at the end of the course, you will receive your NASBLA approved Laminated United States Power Squadrons America’s Boating Course Certificate, which is recognized nationally and never expires.
Registration for the course is required in advance of the course and subject to availability. The cost of the America’s Boating Course is $30/per person – payable in advance by credit card or Pay Pal.
Pre-registration is required and available on a first come, first served basis. Registration cut-off is one week prior to the start of the first course date. Any questions, please email Educational Officer, Michael Boland at: bolandmichael123@gmail.com.
For more than 100 years, America’s Boating Club, has been leading the way on the importance of boater safety through education and as any one of our members will tell you, “an educated boater is a better, safer boater.”