Update from the Coast Guard Auxiliary:

New boating law 2012, signed into law last week (only Suffolk County) all boaters have to carry a boating cert. that they have taken a certified Safe boating Course. This will go into effect one year from signing. Sept. 2013.

Ron Dobert


From the Suffolk County Police Department:

The Suffolk County Police Department Marine Bureau will be offering the NYS SAFE BOATING Course to all members of the public this fall.


Dates: (you must attend both sessions)
Wed 10/24 and Fri 10/26 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Tues 11/13 and Thurs 11/15 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Tues 12/4 and Thurs 12/6 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

To enroll, please call the Marine Bureau desk at (631) 854-8382

Location: Suffolk County Police Academy , Brentwood campus of Suffolk County Community College , Room 208

Minimum age 10 years (under 16, a parent is strongly encouraged to attend)

All materials will be provided by NYS

Open to all (please let friends and family know)

Under 18 – no charge
Over 18 – no charge for course, but a $10 fee must be paid to NYS for your permanent card

Additional classes will be scheduled for 2013 if these dates do not work for you.

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