Boater Education Courses
All individuals born on or after 5/1/96 are now required to successfully complete an approved course in boater education in order to operate a motorboat. Approved courses include those offered by NYS Parks, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
or the U.S. Power Squadron.
Individuals less than 10 years of age may not take this course of instruction.
Please refer to Frequently Asked Questions for more information and check out the NYS Safe Boating Textbook. or the NYS Boaters Guide for even more good stuff.
Eliminate the need to carry your boating safety certificate with you while boating. Instead, have your NY Boating Certificate reflected on your NYS Drivers License or Permit. Learn how here.
Click here for the Boating Safety Course Schedule
