Powerboat 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
 

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.

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