Wetlands Legislation
NY State safe boating certificate
NY State Safe Boating Certificate
In 2024, all operators of motorized vessels born on or after January 1, 1978 need to CARRY a safe boating certificate while operating. Starting January 1, 2025, a safety certificate will be required of all operators, regardless of age.
Courses (both in person and on-line) can be found here: https://parks.ny.gov/boating/boating-safety-class.aspx
https://parks.ny.gov/boating/education.aspx
NY State Boating Laws and Regulations
Https://www.boat-ed.com/newyork/boating_law/
New York State Boaters Guide v2024
https://www.nxtbook.com/newyorkstateparks/nysparks/ny_boatersguide_24/
Personal Watercraft
https://parks.ny.gov/boating/personal-watercraft.aspx
NYS Vessel Equipment Quick Reference Guide
https://parks.ny.gov/documents/recreation/boating/VesselEquipmentGuide.pdf
Non-Motorized Boats
https://parks.ny.gov/boating/non-motorized-boats.aspx
Water Related Activities
https://Parks.ny.gov/boating/safe-boating-details.aspx?sb=activities
Syracuse Sail & Power Squadron Inc. Boating Safety Courses
https://www.usps.org/e_stuff/public_ed.htm
