The United States Power Squadrons will present “America’s Boating Course”, beginning at 8:30am on Sunday, March 23 at the Moose Lodge in Riverhead.
The course is approved by NY State and is the finest course available for boaters to comply with the NY state boater education law, which beginning in 2025, requires all operators of motorized watercraft to complete a state-approved boating safety course. Failure to comply could result in a fine of between $100 and $250. The course is also approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and the U.S. Coast Guard.
The one-day session (the law requires 8 hours + exam time) will cover boating law, safety equipment, safe boating practices, navigation, boating emergencies, personal watercraft, charts, GPS, trailering and much more. Attendees will receive the 244 page “America’s Boating Course” manual, and after passing an exam, a completion certificate and wallet card, indicating that you are in compliance with the NY education requirement. Many insurance companies offer discounts to boaters who earn their completion certificate.
The Moose Lodge is located at 51 Madison Street in Riverhead. The $65.00 fee covers the cost of the manual. Students must be at least 10 years of age on or before March 23.
Register on line at www.PBPS.us/education/schedule before March 7 or call Vince Mauceri at 631-566-4181 to learn more.
This course is presented locally by Peconic Bay Power Squadron, Eastern Long Island’s local unit of the United States Power Squadrons, America’s Boating Club.
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