Two America's Boating Courses being offered to the public in March & April

Brianna's Law has passed and is being implemented in five annual stages that began on January 1, 2020 - depending on the age of the boat captain. All power boat operators will be required to obtain a NASBLA approved Safe Boating Certificate by January 2025, regardless of age. So, now is the time to sign up for a Safe Boating Course to fulfill this requirement and to keep you, your friends, and family, as well as other boaters safe on our great waterways.

Don't delay get your certificate for the upcoming boating season! Offered by America's Boating Club of the Great South Bay, you may register for one of the two "America's Boating Course" on Saturdays on March 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on March 18, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A separate America's Boating Course will be held on Saturdays on April 15, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., April 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and on April 29, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All classes will be held at the West Islip Library, 3 Higbie Lane, West Islip, and are available for adults and youth who are at least a 7th Grade reading level.

The basic boating knowledge topics include: · Introduction to Boating · Boating Law · Boat Safety Equipment · Safe Boating Navigation · Boating Problems · Trailering, Storing and Protecting Your boat · Jet Ski Certification Many Boat Insurance companies will offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete this course. This basic boating knowledge course will give you the education required to obtain the safe boating certificate, which is mandatory for Jet Ski operation, regardless of your age.

Upon completing the test at the end of the three-session course, you will receive your NASBLA approved laminated United States Power Squadrons America's Boating Course Certificate, which is recognized nationally and never expires.

Registration for the course is required in advance of the course and subject to availabilities. The cost of the America's Boating Course is $30, payable in advance by credit card or PayPal. Pre-register is required at: https://boatgsb.org/boating-education/upcoming-courses/by following the "Education Link" and available on a first come, first served basis. Registration cut-offis one week prior to the start of each of the two courses. Any questions, please contact Lt./C Michael Boland, AP at [email protected] or call 631-290-8096.