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CLASS SCHEDULE:
CLASSROOM:
Saturday, March 21 2026
9:00am-5:00pm

ZOOM virtual:
Must attend both sessions!
2 evenings, 6:30 pm.
Workbooks will be mailed.
April 7 & 9

TO SCHEDULE A CLASS AT YOUR MARINA OR CLUB
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585-469-8470
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BOAT AMERICA BOATER SAFETY COURSE

We offer the 8 hr course in a real CLASSROOM every 3rd SATURDAY beginning March 21, 2026. Classes start at 9:00am and may go until 5:00pm.
Virtual ZOOM sessions are available in the evening starting at 6:30pm as scheduled at left.
All classroom classes are held at the
                            Cornell Cooperative Extension
                   480 N. Main St, Canandaigua NY  14424
Information will be sent to you upon registration.  Register below!

Or schedule a class at your location by contacting
instructor@abs47.org

Groups of 6 or more may schedule special sessions by contacting via email or using the contact form below.

Welcome to the NASBLA approved boating safety course accepted by all States and Canada!
We ask $35 per adult and $20 for anyone under 18 and Seniors.  All funds go to purchasing class materials, advertising and the Auxiliary.
ALL VETERANS AND ACTIVE SERVICE MEMBERS ARE EXEMPT FREE.
Immediate family members may participate for the reduced fee of $20.  Please check the appropriate categories in te REGISTRATION form below.

This course will give you the certificate you need to operate a PWC if you are at least 14 years of age, or operate a recreational boat if you are at least 10 years of age!  

You will learn about:

  • All types of boats and how they work
  • How to prepare for a safe outing
  • Basic rules and navigation
  • Safe operation of your vessel
  • Legal requirements in New York
  • How to deal with emergencies
  • Enjoying water sports safely

Course requirements: 8 hours with an experienced instructor of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary in the Classroom (Cornell Cooperative Extension, Canandaigua) or in a VIRTUAL CLASSROOM via ZOOM. Final Exam is on paper or electronic depending on your choice of participation!

State Required Boating Safety Certificate Course! 

The recently passed “Brianna’s Law” in New York State mandates that everyone must pass a boating safety course by January 1, 2025.  The Coast Guard Auxiliary in Canandaigua will offer classes all year round to facilitate this process.

The new law states that you are required to be the holder (in possession) of a Boating Safety Certificate any time you want to operate a PWC (Personal Water Craft). You must also be at least 14 years old. If you will be operating any another type of vessel you must be at least 10 years old and have the certificate. The requirement to take the course was phased in over the past four (4) years until now: 

  • All motor boat operators regardless of age now need a boating safety certificate as of 2025.
The Safe Boating Course
The Safe Boating Course

These classes consist of 8 hours of virtual or real classroom time with an experienced instructor authorized by the USCoast Guard Auxiliary. 
We will send you the workbook ahead of time when time permits.
The classroom instruction time includes taking a written exam administered in class or sent to your individual email address for ZOOM participants.  This will cover both the About Boating Safely information and the New York State Boater's Guide contents.  The classroom session will review the important information you need for the exams!
Upon the successful completion of all requirements you will receive a certificate and wallet card in the mail within the week! 
Should you not be able to attend the class for which you registered, you may join any other class to complete your requirements.
 

COURSE PAYMENT 
OPTIONS
Registration and Payment

Please register here.
Please submit seperate applications for each participant with individual emails.
You may register anytime up to 4 days before attending class.
If you choose ZOOM, please allow 2 weeks time for mailing the workbook.
FBC Members may pick up workbooks at the Pier.  FBC Members DO NOT PAY HERE! Just fill out REGISTRATION and SUBMIT.
Card Replacement: Please fill out the Registration Form, enter the year you took the course in NOTES, and check the "Card Replacement" box.  Please send a check for $10 to: Flotilla 47 FSO-FN, 12 Peachtree Ln, Pittsford, NY  14534.

Thank you for supporting your local Coast Guard Auxiliary!

If you want to pay on line, please complete the PAYMENT process in the panel to the left.
Thank you!

Registration closes on Tuesday before class!
The system will send you a receipt for your registration in 5 - 10 minutes!

If you have questions, or would like more information, please email us at instructor@abs47.org
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