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INTRODUCTION
History of the New York
Safe Boating Course

A boating safety certificate issued to a resident of another
state or country is also acceptable, but the boater must carry
the certificate while operating a boat in New York State.
Please note the certificate must be issued pursuant to the
laws of the operating home state.

Since 1959, the law in New York State has required young
mariners to complete the New York Safe Boating Course.
Originally known as "Make Sure, Make Shore," the course
taught youngsters between the ages of 10 and 14 the
principles of safe boating. Beginning in 2000, the New York
Safe Boating Course has been open to both youths and
adults across New York State to teach the same principles of
safe boating.

Persons Required to Complete a
Safety Course
The law in New York requires the following people to have a
boating safety certificate:

The goals of the program are to:

* Operators of a motorboat must be at least 10 years
of age and get a boating safety certificate by
2025. Starting in 2020, the phase-in period for this
requirement is as follows:

	Teach the basic boating skills necessary for safe and
enjoyable boating.

	Instill in each student a sense of responsibility when

If you were born
on or after:

operating a boat.

	Develop an understanding of the consequences of
careless boating.

January 1, 1993
January 1, 1988
January 1, 1983
January 1, 1978

	Encourage common sense and courtesy towards
other waterway users.

	Prompt students to invest the time and effort to learn
more about boating.

National Association of Boating Law Administers
(NASBLA) approved

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8 Hour classroom course

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Closed book exam with a minimum passing score of
76%

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Must be at least ten years of age at start of course

2020
2022
2023
2024

All operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age,
will need a boating safety certificate by January 1, 2025

New York Safe Boating Course
*

You will need a boating
safety certificate when
operating a motorized vessel in:

* PWC operators must be at least 14 years of age
and either hold a boating safety certificate or be
accompanied by someone over 18 years of age who is
the holder of a boating safety certificate.
You don't' need to obtain a boating safety certificate if you are:
* A certified NY Safe Boating Course Instructor
* A holder of a valid New York State Public Vessel
Operator License
* A member of the America's Boating Club or US Coast
Guard Auxiliary

Legal Requirements

* Licensed to operate boats by the US or Canadian
Coast Guard

Acceptable Certificates

* A police officer, fire personnel, rescue personnel, or
lifeguard while carrying out their official duties

Successful completion of this boating course will qualify you
for a boating safety certificate issued by the Commissioner of
the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic
Preservation. You may also earn a boating safety certificate
from other legally authorized organizations. Boating safety
certificates issued by the following organizations are legal in
New York State:

Exemptions must be carried at all times that a certificate is
required.
Everyone is welcome to attend a New York Safe
Boating Course! The course can improve the skills
of even the seasoned boater. Plus, taking the
course sets a good example for kids. Completing
the boating safety course may lead to a reduction in
your boater's insurance premium.

	the America's Boating Club
	the US Coast Guard Auxiliary
	US Sailing- Power Boating
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