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2023 New York Boater Safety Course dates announced in Oneida County

Published on March 17, 2023

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The latest dates to take a New York State Boater Safety Course have been announced for Oneida County.

According to Sheriff Maciol, the first class will be conducted on April 15th at the Westmoreland Fire Department, 101 Station Road, Westmoreland, NY.

The next on June 3rd at the Lake Delta Yacht Club, 6487 Karlen Rd. Rome, NY, and June 24th at the Forestport Town Hall, 10275 State Route 28, Forestport, New York.

As of January 1, 2020, all motorboat operators regardless of age will need a safety certificate by 2025.

  • 1. If you were born on or after May 1,1996 you will need a Boating Safety certificate.
  • 2. If you were born on or after January 1, 1993, you will need the certificate by the first time you operate a vessel in 2020.
  • 3. If you were born on or after January 1, 1988, you will need the certificate by the first time you operate a vessel in 2022.
  • 4. If you were born on or after January 1, 1983, you will need a certificate by the first time you operate a vessel in 2023.
  • 5. If you were born on or after January 1, 1978, you will need a certificate by the first time you operate a vessel in 2024.
  • 6. If you were born before 1978, you will need a certificate by the first time you operate a vessel in 2025.

This is a requirement of the new legislation known as “Brianna’s Law.”

All classes begin promptly at 9:00 A.M. and because it is an 8-hour class, it is recommended that everyone bring snacks, drinks and/or a lunch.

This class is limited to 30 students and additional classes will be offered at a later date if the need arises. Registered attendees must be at least 10 years old to participate.

Sign-up here for the class nearest you.

Image via the Oneida County Sheriff's Office.

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