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ATTENTION: Brianna’s Law requires all power-driven boat operators: Born on or after Jan 1, 1983, get a boating safety certificate by 2023 Born on or after Jan 1, 1978, get a boating safety certificate by 2024 Obtain a boating safety certificate by 2025 or sooner Anyone operating a Personal Watercraft needs a certificate currently The Safe Boating course offered by our friends at the Neptune Sail & Power Squadron, the most comprehensive, exceeds New York State certification requirements.…

ATTENTION: Brianna’s Law requires all power-driven boat operators: Born on or after Jan 1, 1983, get a boating safety certificate by 2023 Born on or after Jan 1, 1978, get a boating safety certificate by 2024 Obtain a boating safety certificate by 2025 or sooner Anyone operating a Personal Watercraft needs a certificate currently The Safe Boating course offered by our friends at the Neptune Sail & Power Squadron, the most comprehensive, exceeds New York State certification requirements.…

This 2-day, hands-on course is designed for anyone who wants to work as a launch driver at marinas, yacht clubs, waterfront centers and camps. As part of this course you will earn a certificate in lieu of an exam at the United States Coast Guard so that you may apply for a US Coast Guard License for Limited Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels or Master of Self Propelled Vessels engaged in launch tender service upon inland waters (not more than ½ nautical mile from…

Presented by the Neptune Sail and Power Squadron of America’s Boating Club Huntington and Northport and taught by USPS Sailing instructors with more than 100 years combined time on the water, this nationally known and accepted course covers most sailing topics and includes sailboat types and usage, sails & rigs, forces acting on the boat, sail techniques, sailboat operation and much more. For more information, contact Neptune State Education Officer Joseph Kerner at 917-971-5629.

Are you serious about learning how to operate a boat safely and building your on-the-water boat handling skills? Get out of the classroom and behind the wheel! Taught by experienced and certified instructors, this 2-day course is the most comprehensive safe boating course available, combining theoretical classroom knowledge with hands-on demonstrations, lessons and on-the-water drills. Whether you are a beginner or experienced powerboat driver, this course is guaranteed to make you a better boater!

Presented by the Neptune Sail and Power Squadron of America’s Boating Club Huntington and Northport and taught by USPS Sailing instructors with more than 100 years combined time on the water, this nationally known and accepted course covers most sailing topics and includes sailboat types and usage, sails & rigs, forces acting on the boat, sail techniques, sailboat operation and much more. For more information, contact Neptune State Education Officer Joseph Kerner at 917-971-5629.

Successful completion of this 2-part course, presented by the CCA with the Bermuda Race Foundation and the New York Yacht Club, yields a World Sailing-approved Offshore Personal Survival Course certificate. Part 1 comprises US Sailing’s Online Offshore Safety at Sea Course, covering heavy weather, offshore communications, medical matters, MOB prevention & recovery, crew preparation & training, essentials of damage control, personal safety equipment, and more. Part 2 is a 1-day session comprising classroom and hands-on practical training…

Presented by the Neptune Sail and Power Squadron of America’s Boating Club Huntington and Northport and taught by USPS Sailing instructors with more than 100 years combined time on the water, this nationally known and accepted course covers most sailing topics and includes sailboat types and usage, sails & rigs, forces acting on the boat, sail techniques, sailboat operation and much more. For more information, contact Neptune State Education Officer Joseph Kerner at 917-971-5629.