Brianna’s Law, in New York State
mandates that all powerboat operators, regardless of age,
obtain a boating safety certificate by January 2025. This requirement includes PWCs and jet skis, and the course meets New York State regulations.
This course meets the New York State requirements.
Topics include the following::
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Introduction to Boating – Types of power boats, boating vocabulary, sailboats, paddle boats, powering boats, and engine types.
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Boating Law – Boat registration, regulations, hull identification numbers, required safety equipment, Federal boating law, state boating law,
and reporting accidents.
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Safety Equipment– Life jackets, fire extinguishers, sound-producing devices, visual distress signals, anchors, and other safety equipment.
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Safe Operation and Navigation – Buoys and beacons, aids to navigation, navigation rules, docking, and the dangers of alcohol on the water.
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Boating Emergencies – Hypothermia, boating accidents, man overboard, capsizing, emergency radio calls, carbon monoxide dangers, and weather.
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Trailering – Types of trailers, lights, hitches, towing a trailer.
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Sports and Boating – Water-skiing, hunting and hunting gear, PWC operation, and other boating tips.
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If you know the course you
want to take, proceed to the Boating Course Register tab and continue registering for the class.
If you do not know which course you want to take, proceed to the Boating Courses tab and follow
the directions on that page to locate a suitable class.
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