Certifications

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE: Anyone looking to learn to operate a powerboat safely, improve on-the-water boat handling skills and/or obtain US Powerboating/US Sailing Safe Powerboat Handling Certification. This is a hands-on driving course.

CERTIFICATIONS: US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certification

PREREQUISITE: None

SKILL LEVEL: All levels

AGES: 12 and up

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE: Anyone looking to learn to operate a powerboat safely and improve their boat-handling skills. This class is a mixture of on-the-water and classroom time.

CERTIFICATIONS: US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certification. This is a NY State and NASBLA approved course.

PREREQUISITE: None

SKILL LEVEL: All levels

AGES: 10 & up

Sat. May 20, 2023

- 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!

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE: Anyone who wants to work as a launch driver.

CERTIFICATIONS: US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certification; SUNY Maritime College Launch Tender license. Click link above for more info.

PREREQUISITE: None, but you will need to meet requirements for your USCG license application.

SKILL LEVEL: All levels

AGES: 17 to take the class, 18 to apply for the license

April 14 - April 16, 2023

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.

March 31- April 2, 2023

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.

April 14 - April 16, 2023

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.

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