Certifications

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE: Anyone who is looking to learn to operate a powerboat safely and improve on-the-water boat handling skills in an on-the-water, hands-on driving course and already has their State-Specific Boating Safety Certification. 

CERTIFICATIONS: US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certification

PREREQUISITE: None

SKILL LEVEL: All levels

AGES: 10 years old & up
 

CERTIFICATIONS: American Red Cross (ARC) Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

PREREQUISITE: Participants must first complete the online portion of this course (which may take up to 3 hours) before attending the in-person class.

AGES: 13 and up

April 2026 

One Day TBD 8am-6:30pm

Must have current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification or American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification not expired longer than 30 days.

Recertification will include Lifeguarding Skills as well as CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid 2-Year Certification

Friday, February 13, 2026 PRE-Test from 7:00pm-9:00pm
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 2:00pm-6:00pm 
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 & Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 12:00pm-8:00pm 
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 1:00pm-8:00pm 

CERTIFICATIONS: American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding (including deep water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers & First Aid and Waterfront Skills

 
 

Wed. 1/28 & Thurs. 1/29/26, 6pm-10pm

Two 4-hour classroom sessions provide a strong foundation in safe boating and is required for anyone operating a motorized watercraft in NY State. Taught by experienced, certified instructors, this course focuses on information to keep you safe and legally compliant on the water. 

CERTIFICATIONS GRANTED: NY State Boating Safety Certificate
PREREQUISITE: None
SKILL LEVEL: All levels
AGES: 10 & up

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE: Anyone who is looking to learn to operate a powerboat safely and improve on-the-water boat-handling skills in an on-the-water, hands-on driving and classroom course.

CERTIFICATIONS: US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certification & New York State and NASBLA-approved equivalent to New York State Boating Safety Certification

PREREQUISITE: None

SKILL LEVEL: All levels

AGES: 10 & up

Sat. May 16, 2026
 

- Ever wonder what you would do if someone fell overboard from your boat?

- Do you have a plan to deal with heavy weather if you can't reach a safe harbor?

- Are you interested in selecting the right emergency communications equipment or storm sails, but you're not sure what to buy?

Storm Trysail's Safety at Sea Seminar at SUNY Maritime College will help you answer these questions and more!

Would you like to make a tax deductible donation to our Dr. Marie DeAngelis Scholarship fund? Your generosity allows kids that might not otherwise have the opportunity to participate in camp and our other Waterfront community programs.

March 6 - 8, 2026

Become a US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Instructor! In this 3-day course for advanced powerboat operators who will operate boats 26 feet and under, instructor candidates will learn the fundamentals of on-the-water instruction. Click above for more info.

May 29 - May 31, 2026

The US Sailing Small Boat Level 1 Instructor Course is designed to provide sailing instructors with information on how to teach more safely, effectively, and creatively. The goal of the program is to produce highly qualified instructors, thereby reducing risk exposure for sailing programs. Click above for more info.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE: Anyone looking to work as a launch driver & earn their certification in a hands-on driving course

CERTIFICATIONS: Maritime College Launch Tender license & US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Cert.

PREREQUISITE: None prior to taking the course; you must meet requirements for USCG license application

SKILL LEVEL: All levels

AGES: 17 to attend, 18 to apply for the license