Boating Education Classes

Boating Education classes for the public are given on a year round basis. Listed below is the current schedule of classes:

Boating and Kids

Classes are also available for children of different ages. These are usually arranged on a mutual basis. Please contact Frank Ferraiuolo for further information.

Special needs boating classes can also be arranged. Please contact Frank Ferraiuolo.

 

A Note on New York State Law and Personal Water Craft

    The Law

For the most part, the laws that apply to all boats will also apply to personal watercraft. There are some restrictions placed on PWC's  however, that do not apply to other boats.

• Operation of a PWC is prohibited from sunset to sunrise.
• A personal flotation device (life jacket) must be worn by the operator and all passengers. A Type III PFD is recommended.
• If equipped, the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the operator.
• Visual distress signals and a sound signaling device (horn or whistle) must carried.
• Personal watercraft are not allowed within 500 feet of a marked swim area.
• Reckless operation, defined as wake jumping, playing "chicken" and weaving in and out of congested traffic is forbidden, and constitutes a misdemeanor.

    Mandatory Education

All operators of personal watercraft will be required to earn a safety certificate before they may operate, according to the phase in schedule below. In addition to teaching the particulars of handling a PWC, this course will also be beneficial for any boater wishing to learn more about the rules of the road, reading buoys, boat handling, and other boating safety related topics.

• As of 1/1/2002 you will need a course if your birthday is after 1/1/75.
• As of 1/1/2003 you will need a course if your birthday is after 1/1/72.
• As of 1/1/2004 anyone operating a PWC will need to complete the course.

A Note on New Jersey State Law and Personal Watercraft

    The Law

• Operators of Personal Watercraft must be at least 16 years of age.
• Persons born after Jan 1, 1979 must have a state boating safety certificate in their possession when operating any power vessel
• Persons born on or before Dec 31, 1978 must have a state boating safety certificate in their possession when operating a personal watercraft
• Operators on non-tidal waters must have a New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) boating license in addition to a state boating safety certificate
• Personal Watercraft operators caught without a certificate will be subject to fines ranging from $100 to $500

 

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