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New York State Safe Boating Course

New York State Boaters:
If you wish to operate a motorboat (excluding personal watercraft) and you are:

Under 10 Years Old:
You Must Have a Person 18 or Older On Board

10 to 18 Years of Age:
You Must Have a Person 18 or Older On Board, or Hold a Safety Certificate

18 Years or Older:
You May Operate a Motorboat Alone (excluding personal watercraft)

A safety certificate may be obtained by completing the New York Safe Boating Course.

The New York State Safe Boating Course is offered through the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary that have by trained and certified by New York State teach this course.