The Antique Boat Museum is proud to continue its long-standing partnership with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary by phasing in the updated Boat America curriculum over the course of the 2022 season. Some Coast Guard Auxiliary classes will be held remotely in 2022. Online: Each session is held Monday-Thursday, 6:00-8:00pm. Students will need a […]

Understanding the ecological role of wetlands in a changing river: Protecting and monitoring wetland fish habitat in the Thousand Islands. Thornton Ritz, PhD Student - SUNY ESF October 28 | 5:30pm Youtube Live Stream link: https://youtu.be/YBBoO3cPHt0 Wetlands connected to the St. Lawrence River are critical nursery habitat for young of year fish as they provide an optimal […]

Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV): Thinking of becoming a charter boat guide? Want to take people out on diving or fishing expeditions for pay? Then you need to become a licensed captain. This course prepares you for the US Coast Guard captain’s licensing exam for an uninspected vessel carrying up to 6 passengers. Study […]

Towing Endorsement Course: This endorsement is required to provide any commercial towing assistance to other vessels that may be aground or disabled. Students who have previously completed the OUPV course with another institution and provide their certificate of completion or valid Merchant Mariners Credential upon registration may take the Masters Upgrade and/or Towing Endorsement classes […]

Masters Upgrade: To captain boats with more than 6 passengers for hire, an upgrade to a Masters license is required. This endorsement is issued in 25, 50, and 100 GRT increments and most mariners qualified for OUPV credentials can add a 25 GRT upgrade with no additional sea time. Students who have previously completed the […]

  Geology and People of the St. Lawrence Dr. Laurie Rush, Cultural Resources Manager and Army Archaeologist - Ft. Drum December 2 | 5:30pm Youtube Live Stream link: https://youtu.be/h2bYNo7YyC4 From glaciers to quarries, geology has shaped the human presence in our region from the very first people to the communities of today.  From places for Indigenous […]

Key to Liberty, the Underwater Archaeology of the Revolutionary War on Lake Champlain Dr. Chris Sabick, Director of Archaeology & Research at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum February 3 | 5:30pm Youtube Live Stream link: https://youtu.be/dCi9nK1Ixl0 Lake Champlain played a key role in the early years of the Revolutionary War as both British and American forces fought […]

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, 1988 will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2022. Born on or after Jan. 1, 1983 will need a boating […]

The World Comes to the Waterfront: Historic Architecture and Ideas on New York’s Northeastern Shores Professor Dennis Earle, Assistant Teaching Professor – Environmental and Interior Design & Shaffer Art History Professor at Syracuse University April 21 | 5:30pm Youtube Live Stream link: https://youtube.com/live/5sMrpLIMauA With each wave of settlement that populated northern New York and the eastern […]

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, 1988 will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2022. Born on or after Jan. 1, 1983 will need a boating […]

Bring your edge tools or knives to this night class on sharpening. Students will be given the opportunity to learn how to sharpen planes, chisels, spokeshaves or their favorite knife. There will be enough grinders, stones and materials for all to use through out the night. This would also be a good opportunity to bring […]

The Antique Boat Museum (ABM) and Antique & Classic Boat Society (ACBS) are delighted to bring back their annual symposium after a three-year hiatus. Meant for people who love boating and building boats, boat owners, and everyone in between, Symposium features an array of classes, lectures, and workshops taught by professionals in their fields. Cost: $175 […]