Young Boaters Safety Course

The Rochester Power Squadron offers a young boater's course designed especially for kids 10-17 years old. Presently New York State law does not allow persons under the age of 17 to operate a powerboat alone without having successfully completing a state certified safe boating course.

This NYS certified course covers the safe operation of all types of boats including personal watercraft (jet skies). In addition the course also covers boating laws, navigation rules, safety equipment, how to handle water emergencies and other related topics.

Upon attending all class sessions, completing the workbook and passing the NYS proctored exam; the student will be issued a Boating safety certificate certifying them to operate a powerboat alone. There is no cost for course materials or instruction.

We're Sorry! Classes are closed to further registration.
Please check back in August 2008 or call our Hotline, 987-8989
in August for information on our Fall Offerings.

If you would like other information about any of our educational programs available to the public or about United States Power Squadrons, please call our Boating Hotline at 585-987-8989 and leave your name and phone number. One of our members will return your call with the requested information.

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Revised 26 June 2008