Boating Courses 2008

NYS Safe Boating (Youth Course)

In New York State, every person between the ages of 10 and 18 who wish to operate a powerboat without adult supervision must possess a NYS Boating Safety Certificate. At the completion of the NYS Safe Boating course, students will receive this certificate. Students must be at least 10 years old, be present for all sessions (8 hours of instruction), and pass the final exam to qualify for the certificate.

Start Date Location Number of Days Cost Contact
Feb 04 Scotia Glenville High School 4 0 hochmuthjl@yahoo.com
Feb 27 Burnt Hills Middle School 4 0 hochmuthjl@yahoo.com
Mar 04 Shaker High School 4 0 gvenezio@nycap.rr.com
Mar 10 Duanesburg High School 4 0 hochmuthjl@yahoo.com
Apr 02 Berne Knox Westerlo 4 0 hochmuthjl@yahoo.com
Apr 21 Cobbleskill High School 4 0 hochmuthjl@yahoo.com

America's Boating Course

America's Boating Course is a eight hour, for adults 16 and over, designed to appeal to hunters, anglers, personal water craft operators and other boaters who cannot find time for a full, comprehensive course. The course was developed by the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in cooperation with the U. S. Power Squadrons and Mosby Lifeline, and is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). It is also approved by most of the states which require formal instruction in order to operate a boat.  This beginner boating class will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in many states. Many boat insurance companies will offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete America's Boating Cours

Start Date Location Number of Days Cost Contact
Feb 04 Scotia Glenville High School 4 $20 john.hinds@att.net
Mar 04 Shaker High School 4 $20 tvenezi1@nycap.rr.com

Suddenly In Command

The captain becomes incapacitated or falls overboard; you purchase a new boat and step aboard for the first time. You are Suddenly In Command.

This 4-hour boating safety primer is designed for those not generally at the helm, and will help you to “be prepared” with the basics in case of an emergency. You will learn about your vessel, including nomenclature and operating principles including starting the engine. Also included are descriptions of what causes boating mishaps and how to minimize them, basic boat handling and what equipment should be on board.

Literature contains many horror stories about a passenger, who does not know how to start the engine or operate the radio, watching in horror as a strong wind blows the boat away faster than a captain who has fallen overboard can swim. Misfortune occurs in seconds, and you have the rest of your life to be grateful that you knew what to do because you were prepared.


Start Date Location Number of Days Cost Contact
Mar ? Clifton Park Library 1 $0 ronvol@juno.com


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