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Cost: The course cost is $45.  Payment accepted in the form of cash or check.  Payment through credit card can be done using the following link: Pay here. Funds will go towards the cost of course material and recreational boating safety activities of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. Please use the following link to register to ensure enough classroom material will be available: Register here

General info and description:

Boat America is a boating certificate class that offers an in-depth and interesting boating safety course, and provides the knowledge needed to obtain a boating certificate.  Some insurance companies will also offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete this course.  Topics include: Introduction to Boating; Boating Law; Safety Equipment; Safe Operation and Navigation; Boating Emergencies; and Trailering; Sports and Boating.   This course also fulfills the following New York State requirement under Brianna’s Law which went into effect in 2025: All motorboat operators regardless of age will need a boating safety certificate.  Full attendance is required to obtain the official boater safety certificate.  Course is being taught by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary.