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America's Boating Course

This course meets the New York State education requirement for the Personal
Water Craft (PWC) Operation Permit, Youth and Adult Boating Certificate. Upon
​successful completion, you will have met the requirements to operate a
​PWC or as a youth boater operate a vessel independently. 

America's Boating Course provides basic boating knowledge to decide what type and size boat you need, what to do when meeting another boat in a crowded waterway, and how to recognize and handle hazards. Become a more competent boater -  learn from the best, and enroll in America's Boating Course today. 

This course is offered as a classroom course. Successful completion meets the boating education requirements for the operator permit of licensure in New York State. 

Many boat insurance companies will offer discounts to boaters who successfully complete America's Boating Course. Additionally, this course provides a sound basis for continuing your recreational boating education.
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What's included? 

  • Types of boats and Their Uses
  • Boating Laws, both Federal and State
  • Safety Equipment, both Required & Recommended
  • Finding Your Way and Adverse Conditions
  • Communications
  • Trailering, Knots & Lines, and Water Sports Topics
  • Accidents & Emergencies
  • Equipment
  • Fueling & Ventilation
  • Rules of the Road
  • Safe Loading & Powering
Upon successful completion of this course, a permanent certificate will be issued.

Class Fee is $75 per person and includes class materials. 
This class will be held at the Long Island Maritime Museum.

There's Still Time to Register For Session 5

Session 5: 2022
​Sat. June 11, 2022: 9am to 3pm (part 1)
​Tue. June 14, 2022: 7pm to 9pm (part 2)

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Class will be held in our outdoor gazebo or indoor classroom,
​masks & social distancing required.


 Long Island Maritime Museum, 88 West Avenue, West Sayville, NY 11796

To Register or for further information contact: Christopher Klaritch, volunteers@limaritime.org, 631-854-4974

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Long Island Maritime Museum, 88 West Avenue, West Sayville, New York 11796

                         
631-HISTORY          limm@limaritime.org
​631-854-4974

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Museum Staff
    • Mission Statement
    • Privacy Policy
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
  • Visit
  • Exhibits
    • Shipwrecks
    • History & Heritage
  • Digital Archives
  • Education Programs
    • Lectures at the Museum
    • Story Time by the Bay
    • Watercolor Workshops
    • Plein Air Painting
    • America's Boating Course
    • Tai Chi Classes
    • Yoga Breeze
    • Spring Break
    • Bay Days Summer Camp
  • Events
    • Seafood Festival
    • Halloween Boat Burning
  • Sail Priscilla
    • FAQ
  • Facility Rental
    • Photo Shoots
  • New Construction
  • Media Archive