The Susquenango Sail & Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Power Squadrons (known as America’s Boating Club), is offering a boating safety course, America’s Boating Course®, at the Johnson City High School, located at 666 Reynolds Rd. in Johnson City, N.Y.
The public is welcome to register for one of the following: five consecutive Tuesdays – Jan. 10 – Feb. 7, from 7 to 9 p.m. and with a final exam on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m.; or five consecutive Mondays – March 6 – April 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. and with a final exam on Monday, April 3 at 7 p.m.
America’s Boating Course® provides you with basic boating knowledge including types of boats and their uses, boating laws (both federal and state), safety equipment (both required and recommended), navigation rules, adverse conditions, communications, trailering, knots, and water sport topics. The classes feature dynamic PowerPoint presentations taught by a certified instructor with years of recreational boating experience.
Upon completion, you will receive a USPS Boating Safety Certificate to operate recreational boats including Personal Watercraft (a.k.a. jet skis). This is mandatory for all PWC operators, regardless of age. This certificate is recognized by all states and fulfills the requirements for New York State’s Brianna’s Law.
The charge for the course materials and exam is $50. For additional details and a pre-registration form, call Les Smith at (607) 797-7391 or visit www.susquenango.org.
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