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offers free NYS Safe Boating Course
On Saturday, June 3, the
Fonda-Fultonville PTA and the New York State Police will be
offering the New York State Parks and Recreation "Safe Boating"
Course. The free eight-hour class is open to youths (over the age
of 10) and adults and will be in the Multi-purpose Room. The class
will run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The course is designed as a comprehensive boating course, teaching
the fundamentals of safe boating operation. Approved by the
National Association of Boating Law Administrators, the course
requires a minimum of eight hours of classroom instruction, and
includes the following topics:
- Accidents & Emergencies
- Boat Operation
- Boating Related
Activities
- Boats & Motors
- Equipment
- Fueling & Ventilation
- Marine Environment
- Navigation
- Numbering & Registration
- Personal Watercraft
- Rules of the Road
- Safe Loading & Powering
Youths, between 10 and 17,
must complete this course and earn a Safe Boating Certificate
before they may lawfully operate a motorboat in New York State.
Youths, between 14 and 17, must complete this course and earn a
Safe Boating Certificate before they can lawfully operate a Person
Water Craft (Jet Ski) in New York State. Adults, over the age of
18, must complete this course and earn a Safe Boating Certificate
before they may lawfully operate a Personal Water Craft (Jet Ski)
in New York State.
Those planning to attend the class should bring a lunch with them.
There will not be enough time for lunch off campus.
The class size is limited and pre-registration is required. If you
have a question, or wish to pre-register for this free course,
contact Robyn Rose, at 853-4415 ext. 4231.
All course materials are furnished free to all participants.
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