Dave Bofill

Course Description:

All Classes are run by Safe Boating America
This course meets the NYS and USCG requirements for PWC Operation, Youth and Adult Boating Certification (if applicable). Upon successful completion, you will have met the requirements and can operate a PWC (Jetski) or as a youth boater operate a vessel independently. You will receive a certificate (a/k/a NYS Boating License) upon successful completion of this course – certificate received same day as class.

Pre-registration is normally required and directions to class locations are sent to all students after registering.

The course is designed as a comprehensive boating course, teaching the fundamentals of safe boating operation. Taught by State Certified Instructors with materials approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. NYS requires classroom instruction, and this class includes the following topics:

Runs One Day, 8:30AM – 4:30PM

Accidents & Emergencies
Boat Operation
Boating Related Activities
Boats & Motors
Equipment
Fueling & Ventilation
Marine Environment
Navigation
Numbering & Registration
Personal Watercraft
Rules of the Road
Safe Loading & Powering

Upon successful completion of the course a temporary certification, valid for 90 days, will be issued- adults 18 yrs of age or older will be required to mail a $10 fee to the State of New York so that their permanent Certification card can be issued within this 90 day period. For children between 10-17 yrs of age, the $10 NYS fee is waived.

Book is given when you arrive at the class

Cost

$60 to $65 per student, depending on location –  register and pay online here:
Just select the place and date on the left. Credit cards are accepted.

Schedule for Suffolk County from now till end of May :

Riverhead:
Saturday, April 23rd, 8:30AM to 4:30 PM at Hilton Garden Inn, 2038 Old Country Road
Sunday, May 15th, 8:30AM to 4:30 PM at Hilton Garden Inn, 2038 Old Country Road

StonyBrook/Centerreach:
Saturday, May 21st 8:30AM to 4:30 PM Stonybrook Holiday Inn, 3131 Nesconset Highway

Oakdale:
Wednesday and Thursday night, April 13 and 14, 6PM to 10PM Oakdale Yacht, 520 Shore Drive

Bellport/Patchoque:
Sunday, April 24th. 8:30AM to 4:30PM Marriott Springhill Suites, 2 Sawgrass Drive

Babylon:
Saturday, May 7th 8:30 to 4:30PM, Babylon Town Annex 281 Phelps Lane

Eatons Neck, Northport:
Saturday, April 16th 8:30 to 4:30 PM – Eaton’s Neck Fire Department 55 Eaton’s Neck Rd.

Schedule for Nassau County from now till end of May :

Bethpage:
Wednesday night March 23rd, 24th, 6PM to 10PM, Safe Boating America, 423 Central Avenue
Thursday night, March 24th, 6PM to 10PM, Safe Boating America, 423 Central Avenue
Tuesday night, April 12, 6PM to 10PM, Safe Boating America, 423 Central Avenue
Wednesday night, April 13th, 6PM to 10PM, Safe Boating America, 423 Central Avenue
Saturday, April 16th, 8:30AM to 4:30 PM Safe Boating America, 423 Central Avenue

Oceanside:
Saturday April 9th from 9AM to 5PM, Oceanside Public Library, 30 Davison Avenue

Massapequa:
Tuesday night March 29th and Tuesday night, April 5th, Island Powersports, 4116 Sunrise Highway

Freeport:
Sunday April 17th 8:30AM to 4:30 PM, Freeport Recreation Center 140 East Merrick Road
Sunday May 15th 8:30AM to 4:30 PM, Freeport Recreation Center 140 East Merrick Road