CLASS SCHEDULE:
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Saturday, November 16
9:00am-1:00pm
242 S. Main St
Saturday,
December 21
9:00am-1:00pm
242 S. Main St
Saturday,
January 18, 2020
9:00am-1:00pm
242 S. Main St
Saturday,
February 15, 2020
9:00am-1:00pm
242 S. Main St
Saturday,
March 21, 2020
9:00am-1:00pm
242 S. Main St
Saturday,
April 18, 2020
9:00am-1:00pm
242 S. Main St
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ABOUT BOATING SAFELY: Every 3rd Saturday at 242 S. Main St Canandaigua
Welcome to the boating safety course approved by New York State and many others!
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 and not 18!
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: 4 hours studying at home plus 4 hours with an experienced instructor of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary
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 will be phased in over the next five (5) years as follows:
You will be required to get this Certificate if you were born on or after January 1, 1993 effective January 1, 2020 through January 1, 2021 (turning 27 or younger in 2020),
then if you were born on or after January 1, 1988 effective January 1, 2021 through January 1, 2022 (turning 33 or younger in 2021).
The next year if born on or after January 1, 1983 effective January 1, 2022 through January 1, 2023. (turning 39 or younger in 2022)
The year after that if you were born on or after January 1, 1978 effective January 1, 2023 through January 1, 2024 (turning 45 or younger in 2020).
And finally, all operators will be required to have the Certificate completed between January 1, 2024 and before January 1, 2025.
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The Safe Boating Course
This class is offered as a "hybrid" combination, consisting of about 4 hours of self-study and 4 hours of face-to-face classroom time with an experienced instructor authorized by the USCoast Guard Auxiliary.
The self-study portion is facilitated shortly after you register and submit your payment. We will send you the workbook and a "study guide". You need to answer all the questions in the study guide and bring this with you to the class. This is our proof that you have studied the book and are ready for the classroom session.
At the conclusion of the classroom instruction, you will need to take a written exam which 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!
Should you not be able to attend the class for which you registered, you may join any other class in Canandaigua to complete your requirements.
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Registration and Payment
Please register here and make your payment below.
You MUST register at least 2 weeks before attending class to allow for mailing the workbook and completing your homework!
Thank you for supporting your local Coast Guard Auxiliary!
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