Boating Education Requirements – NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
When will I need a boating safety certificate in New York State?
Under a law known as Brianna’s Law, all motor boat operators:
- Born on or after Jan. 1, 1978 will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2024.
- All motor boat operators regardless of age will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2025.
The Antique Boat Museum is proud to continue its long-standing partnership with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary to offer the Boat America curriculum over the course of the 2025 season. Some Coast Guard Auxiliary classes will be held remotely in 2025.
Online: Each session is held Monday-Thursday, 6:00-8:00pm. Students will need a computer or tablet with internet access, a functioning webcam and microphone to participate in this class. Textbooks can be picked up at the Antique Boat Museum or emailed as a PDF. A Zoom invitation will be emailed to all students immediately prior to the start of class each evening. You only need to register for and attend one session to receive your certificate.
Questions? Contact Molly Voth: mvoth@abm.org or 315-686-4104 ext. 225.
Cost*: $35 per student | Register here
*Tuition pricing does not include 6% registration fee charged by FareHarbor.
2025 Dates*:
February 20 & 21 (6-10 PM) – In-person
March 19 & 20 (6-10 PM) – In-person
May 5, 6, 7, 8 (7-9 PM) – Virtual
June 14 (10 AM- 6 PM) – In-person
July 12 (10 AM – 6 PM) – In-person
August 9 (10 AM – 6 PM) – In-person
September 15, 16, 17, 18 (7- 9 PM) – Virtual
October 6, 7, 8, 9 (7- 9 PM) – Virtual
*six-student minimum and twelve-student maximum for each session
