Certifications

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

Fri., Dec. 27, 2024, 9am - 7pm
Sat., Dec. 28, 2024, 8am - 7pm

CERTIFICATIONS: American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding (including deep water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers & First Aid
PREREQUISITES (before attending the in-person course): Must complete online portion; and a required swimming skills test.
AGES: 15 and older

Sun., Dec. 29, 2024, 8am - 5pm

CERTIFICATIONS: American Red Cross certificate for Waterfront Skills (only valid with a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification)
PREREQUISITES (before attending the in-person course): See full course description.
AGES: 15 and older

Tues. Feb. 4 & Wed. Feb. 5, 2025, 6pm - 10pm

Two 4-hour classroom sessions providing strong foundational knowledge for safe boating. Taught by experienced and certified instructors, this course focuses on information that will keep you safe and legally compliant on the water. Click link above for more info.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE: Anyone who already has their State-Specific Boating Safety Certification and 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.

CERTIFICATIONS: US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certification

PREREQUISITE: None

SKILL LEVEL: All levels

AGES: 10 years and 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 & NY State and NASBLA-approved equivalent to NY State Boating Safety Certification

PREREQUISITE: None

SKILL LEVEL: All levels

AGES: 10 & up

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

March 7 - 9, 2025

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.

April 16 - April 18, 2025
June 20 - June 22, 2025

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.

Sat. May 17, 2025
 

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