Boating Education Requirements – NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
When will I need a boating safety certificate in New York State?
Under a law known as Brianna’s Law, all motor boat operators:
- Born on or after Jan. 1, 1988 will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2022.
- Born on or after Jan. 1, 1983 will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2023.
- Born on or after Jan. 1, 1978 will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2024.
- All motor boat operators regardless of age will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2025.
The Antique Boat Museum is proud to continue its long-standing partnership with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary to offer the Boat America curriculum over the course of the 2023 season. Some Coast Guard Auxiliary classes will be held remotely in 2023.
Online: Each session is held Monday-Thursday, 6:00-8:00pm. Students will need a computer or tablet with internet access, a functioning webcam and microphone to participate in this class. Textbooks can be picked up at the Antique Boat Museum or emailed as a PDF. A Zoom invitation will be emailed to all students immediately prior to the start of class each evening. You only need to register for and attend one session to receive your certificate.
Questions? Contact Molly Voth: mvoth@abm.org or 315-686-4104 ext. 225.
Cost: $35 per student | Register here
2023 Dates*:
Virtual Boat America – April 17-20th | 6 – 8 pm
Virtual Boat America – May 15-18th | 6 – 8 pm
In-person Boat America – June 17th | 10am-6pm
In-person Boat America – July 15th | 10am-6pm
In-person Boat America – August 19th | 10am-6pm
Virtual Boat America – September 18-21st | 6 – 8 pm
Virtual Boat America – October 16-19th | 6 – 8 pm
*six-student minimum and twelve-student maximum for each session
