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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Can I use my NY safety certificate in other states?
A: Yes. The New York Safe Boating Course is NASBLA approved
and is accepted in other states and Canada.
Q: I lost my safety certificate. How can I get a replacement?
What if I lost my temporary certificate?
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tor is responsible for mailing the yellow copies for those students
under the age of 18 to State Parks. In all cases, State
Parks issues the permanent certificate.
Q: Why haven’t I received my safety certificate yet?
A: There are several possible reasons. Certificates are issued
in the date order that the courses were taught. During
the summer months when there are many boating courses
offered it may take up to 90 days to process your request.
Temporary certificates are valid for 90 days. Permanent
certificates for children are issued automatically (the course
instructor will forward the necessary paperwork to New York
State Parks). Adults must send in their application for a permanent
boating safety certificate with the $10.00 fee. Your
check will not be cashed until your certificate is issued.
A: You may request a replacement certificate by writing to:
New York State Parks
Marine Services Bureau
Albany, NY 12238
Or, you can download an application for a replacement certificate
from the New York State Parks website.
www.nysparks.com
You must include a check for $10.00, made payable to “New
York State Parks.” If you lost your temporary certificate you
will have to wait until your permanent certificate is issued.
Temporary certificates cannot be replaced.
Q: Why did my instructor give me two temporary certificates?
A: After completing the
program your instructor
should have given you
two sheets; a white temporary
certificate that you
should carry while waiting
for your permanent certificate,
and a yellow copy.
Send the yellow copy to
New York State Parks
along with your $10.00
fee for processing your
permanent certificate.
State Parks cannot issue a
permanent certificate to
you until we receive the
yellow copy and your fee.
If you are less than 18 years old, your instructor should have
only given you the white temporary certificate. The instruc-
A Temporary Boating Safety Certificate is issued to:
New York State Office of Parks,
Name of Applicant (Please Print)
Address (Mailing)
City
DOB
Gender
Recreation and Historic Preservation
State
Eye color
If under 18, Name of Parent or Guardian
Zip code
Area code/Phone number
Relationship
This temporary certificate is valid 90 days from date of issuance.
The National Association of Boating Law Administrators
has approved the course of instruction successfully completed.
The holder of this certificate has passed a closed book proctored exam
covering the 8 hour classroom instruction in safe boating, including personal
watercraft operation.
The following is to be completed by the instructor:
Course began:
Completed:
Location:
I hereby certify, under penalty of law, that
County:
, known to me as
the person described above, attended all sessions and received 8 hours of certified instruction,
completed the required workbook, and received a passing grade on an examination as set
forth in the policy and procedure manual. I further certify that the person described above
received a temporary certificate on the day of _____________________ 20____.
Instructor signature
Applicant’s copy
ID code
No.: C
1 a b c d 11 a b c d 21 a b c d 31 a b c d
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Q: How can I become an instructor?
A: To become a state certified instructor you must:
• Be at least 18 years of age;
• Be of sound mind and good moral character and
successfully pass a background check;
• Successfully complete an approved boating safety
course; and
• Be able to demonstrate an ability to instruct others.
You can demonstrate this if you currently hold a New York
State Teachers Certificate, teach other professional courses,
or assist in the instruction of other state certified courses.
For more information, or to begin the certification process,
please call (518) 474-0445.
Q: I earned a state safety certificate when I was young.
Does that count?
A: Yes, provided you still have a copy of your original certificate,
and you were under the age of 18 at the time. Records
do not exist for courses taught prior to the early 1990’s.
If
you have your original certificate, send a copy to New York
State Parks with a check for $10.00 and you will receive a
new boating safety certificate.
Q: What will happen if I do not have a boating safety
certificate?
A: Boating without a safety certificate is a violation of New York
State law. If convicted of a first violation you can be fined up
to $250, be imprisoned for up to seven days, or both. For a
second conviction, fines and imprisonment terms increase.
V O I D
http://www.nysparks.com/recreation/boating/documents/ReplacementCertificate.pdf
http://www.nysparks.com/recreation/boating/documents/ReplacementCertificate.pdf
http://www.nysparks.com
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of 2013 New York Safe Boating Textbook
2013 New York Safe Boating Textbook
Contents
Introduction
Boats and Motors
Registration of Boats
Equipment
Fueling and Ventilation
Safe Loading and Powering
Preparation for Getting Underway
The Marine Environment
Rules of the Road
Boat Operations
Seamanship
Navigation
Personal Watercraft
Boating Related Activities
Accidents and Emergencies
Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter Review Questions Answers
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