Safe
Boating Through Education
basic
boating course:
Basic
Boating Course Schedule
The Squadron Boating Course is
a traditional civic service of the United States Power Squadrons
organization. Since 1914 local squadrons have presented the
course to anyone who wished to attend - to date more than 3 million
people. Learning to boat safely is important and the increased
knowledge will enhance your safety on the water and your enjoyment
of the sport.
Do you qualify to operate a personal
watercraft? In order to obtain the state boating safety
certificate, you must take a boating safety course (a minimum
of 8 hours) and successfully pass the required written exam. By
signing up for the USPS boating course offered by NNJSPS, you will
meet the state requirements.
- Operators of personal watercraft (PWCs
or Jet Ski's) must be at least 16 years of age.
- 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.
- Jet Ski operators caught without a
certificate will be subject to fines ranging from $100 to $500.
I have a power boat. Do I need a boat safety certificate? Yes,
if you are operating any power vessel and you were born in 1959 or
later, you are also required to possess a boat safety certificate. On
June 1, 2008, all power vessel operators born in 1949 and later will
be required to possess a certificate. As of June 1, 2009, all power
vessel operators, regardless of date of birth, will be required to
possess a boat safety certificate. Remember, any sailboat with an
engine is considered a power boat.
Complete details are
available at the New Jersey State Police Marine Services website.
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more information]
Below are the NNJSPS public
boating safety courses offered for the Winter / Spring 2008.
Advanced registration to ensure a seat in the
class is advised. Please contact the
course coordinator / contact listed below for additional information.
USPS charges only for materials and facilities. Our instruction
is provided by certified volunteer instructors at no additional
charge.
Fees include the student manual.
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Northern
New Jersey Sail & Power Squadron
Winter / Spring 2008 Boating
Course
Schedule and Information [TOP] |
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The Squadron Boating Course
Start Date: February 28, 2008
Time: 07:30PM
Registration Date: February 28, 2008 Time:7:15PM
Location: Clifton High School
Address: 333 Colfax Ave
City: Clifton, NJ 07013
FEE: $85
13 years min. age
Contact: Lt/C Bryan Babitz, AP Phone:
973-706-5346
Email: seasonticket-AT-att.net
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The Squadron Boating Course
Start Date:
March 11, 2008 Time: 7:00PM
Registration Date:
March 11, 2008 Time: 6:45PM
Location: James Caldwell High School
Address: Westville Avenue
City: West Caldwell, NJ 07006
Fee: $85.00
13 years min. age
Contact: P/D/C David Meshulam, AP Phone: 973-301-9595
email: djmgem-AT-aol.com
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Boat Smart
Start Date: February 11, 2008
Time: 07:30PM
Registration Date: February 11, 2008 Time: 7:15PM
Location: Fair Lawn Rescue Squad Building
Address: 16-01 Romaine Ave
City: Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
FEE: $70
13 years min. age
5 Consecutive Monday nights
Final exam on the last night: March 10, 2008
Contact: P/C S. Robert Phillips, SN
Phone: 201-791-0120
Email:
nnjpsboating-AT-verizon.net
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If
your organization, company or yacht club would like to hoST the USPS
Squadron Boating Course or boat smart course, please contact one of the Officers (See
Officers - Contact Info) for more information.
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(Flag Design), "Wheel-and-Flag Design", "Officer
Trident Design", "United State Power Squadrons", "USPS", "The
Ensign", "the Squadron" with flag graphic, "Boat
Smart", "Jet Smart", and "America's Boating
Club" are registered trademarks of United States Power Squadrons.
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