New York State 8 Hour Safety Course

Our next class is Tuesday and Wednesday night from 5:00 to 9:00 PM, July 7th & 8th.

This class will be taught onboard the Wofford, docked at the Albany Snow Dock where the Dutch Apple and the U.S.S. Slater are docked.

Attendance is required on both nights.

Call 470-4666 for more information.

This course is recommended for all boaters. in New York, you MUST attend a classroom course and hold a Safety Certificate (issued by the state) to:

• Operate a personal watercraft, REGARDLESS OF AGE
• Operate a motorboat between the ages of 14 and 17 years old

This comprehensive boating course, approved by the National Association of Boating Law Administrators, teaches the foundations of safe boating operation and includes the following basics:

       * Boat operation                            * Accidents and Emergencies

       * Boats and Motors                        * Equipment

       * Navigating Waters                       * Personal Watercraft

       * Rules of the Road                        * Safe Powering/Loading

This course is being offered throughout the Capital Region, Saratoga and Lake George areas.

Training For All Boat Owners

This course is designed for the novice or seasoned boater and teaches boating safety and operation in the following areas:

• Rules and regulations of safe boat operation
• Safety and equipment
• Accidents and emergencies
• Navigating on the waters, including the Locks and Canals
• Charts and plotting a course
• Docking a boat
• Trailering a boat
• Safe loading, stability and buoyancy
• Boat maintenance
• Using VHF Radios, GPS, Chart Plotters/Depth Finders and Radar
• Everything you would like to know about boating

This course will be taught onboard the "Wofford", our 50-foot charter boat with extensive "hands on" training. The Wofford is located at the Albany Snow Dock, where the Dutch Apple and the U.S.S. Slater are docked

Classes will be held on every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6 to 8 pm for a four-week period.

Personal Training Onboard Your Vessel

Just bought a boat or moved up in size? Maybe you just want a little more confidence in handling your boat, docking or reading the water. What ever you need, we are here to help. Our goal is to give you the confidence you need to operate safely on the water, whether it is a river, a lake or the ocean.