Boater Training Courses & Registration

Welcome to the sign-up page for the required New York State Boater Safety Certificate training course Flotilla 4-2 offers!

What To Do!
To register for a Boater Safety Course, select the appropriate registration window for payment. Please make sure you are choosing the correct payment window for the location and date of the class you wish to attend. Please be patient with the payment window. If you are concerned that a payment may not have been completed, send an email to [email protected]. and request confirmation of payment before resubmitting. If you resubmit payment without confirmation, multiple payments may be charged to you. Unintended payments will be refunded less PayPal fees.

If you have any questions about the course, course schedules, special training requirements, or requests for special classes (available for 25 students or more), do not hesitate to contact the Public Education Officer (FSO-PE) at [email protected].

Respectfully,
  Geoffrey Milligan, FSO-PE
  Flotilla 4-2
  United States Coast Guard Auxiliary

BOATER SAFETY COURSES

Boat America classes are presented on Saturdays as described in the table below:

COURSE DATES:

DATE	LOCATION	HOURS	FEE
19 July 2025	Gates Public Library 902 Elmgrove Rd, Rochester, NY 14624 Open to All! / Seats Available!	9:30 AM – 4:45 PM	$35.00

Make sure to check regularly, as more classes will be added to the list!

"Boat America" Payment/Registration Windows

Boat America provides a comprehensive and engaging boating safety course designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge required to obtain a boating certificate. This course emphasizes safety and responsible boating practices, ensuring that individuals are well-prepared to navigate waterways with confidence and care

New York State mandates that individuals seeking certification complete eight hours of instructional training, followed by an written examination. Upon successful completion of the exam, participants will be issued their boating certificate and card without delay. Seats held w/prepayment.

Some insurance companies will also offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete this course.

Boat America classes are presented on Saturdays as decribed in the table below:

"Boat America" Payment/Registration Window # 1

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