OGDENSBURG, NY - Promoting and Educating the public in Boating Safety is our #1 priority. Please, always wear your life jacket!

Join us for a class: 

One of the Coast Guard Auxiliary's cornerstone missions is to educate the public on recreational boating safety. Our program for 2025 features the Boat America course taught by experienced instructors. All graduates receive the Florida Boating Safety Education I.D. Card which is required for all boaters born after January 1, 1988.

Boat America is a boating certificate class that offers an in-depth and interesting boating safety course, and provides the knowledge needed to obtain a boating certificate.

To register or for more information call 315-605-8041 or [email protected]

click here: BOAT AMERICA CLASSES

May 21-22,      In Person          5:00pm - 9:00pm   100 Ford Street, Ogdensburg

May 31          In Person        8:00am - 5:00pm  Briar Hill Fire Dept.  2680 Route 37, Brier Hill, NY 

June 14           In Person          8:00am - 5:00pm    Lisbon Beach Campground   

July 21-22       In Person          5:00pm - 9:00pm    100 Ford Street, Ogdensburg

Aug 21-22       In Person          5:00pm - 9:00pm    Hammond School, 51 S. Main Street

 Sept. 23-24    In Person          5:00pm - 9:00pm   100 Ford Street, Ogdensburg

 To register or for more information call 315-605-8041 or [email protected]

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Class topics Include:       

• Introduction to Boating – Types of power boats, boating vocabulary, sailboats, paddle boats, powering boats, and engine types.
• Boating Law – Boat registration, regulations, hull identification numbers, required safety equipment, Federal boating law, state boating law, and reporting accidents.
• Safety Equipment – Life jackets, fire extinguishers, sound-producing devices, visual distress signals, anchors, and other safety equipment.
• Safe Operation and Navigation – Buoys and beacons, aids to navigation, navigation rules, docking, and the dangers of alcohol on the water.
• Boating Emergencies – Hypothermia, boating accidents, man overboard, capsizing, emergency radio calls, carbon monoxide dangers, and weather.
• Trailering – Types of trailers, lights, hitches, towing a trailer.
• Sports and Boating – Water-skiing, hunting and hunting gear, PWC operation, and other boating tips.