NYSG Safe Boating Resources

New York Sea Grant has a very robust and active boating safety extension education program led by John Cannaday, NYSG Great Lakes Recreation and Tourism Specialist. This program area consists of several initiatives described below.

NY Boater Education

Beginning January 1, 2025, everyone operating a motorized vessel in NY is required to have a boater education certificate. — Brianna's Law

Search for an IN PERSON NY Boater Education (Click Here)

Find an approved ONLINE NY Boater Education Course (Click Here) — List of approved courses is midway down the page.

Lost your boater safety certificate? You can order replacement cards through www.ilostmycard.com

Have your Boater Safety Certificate added on to your driver's license (Click Here)

More Info: Additional Resources

• Boating in New York State (Click Here)

• Classes

— Boating Safety Classes/Coast Guard (Click Here)

— Boating Safety Classes/NYS (Click Here)

— PaddleSports Safety Classes (Click Here)

• Choose the Right Life Jacket

— U.S. Coast Guard (Click Here)

• Floating Plan (Click Here)

• New York State Boater’s Guide

— English (Click Here)

— Spanish (Click Here)
 
• Product Recall Alert (Click Here)

• Vessel Checks (Click Here)


NYSG Digital Materials

• AIS Awareness (Click Here)

• Fact Sheet 

— Boating Safety Equipment Rack Card (pdf) 

— Boating Safety Equipment Fact Sheet (pdf)