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As of January 1, 2025
a safety certificate is required of all boat operators, regardless of age.
Click the link below for information on boater safety topics and education.
A person at least 14 years old may operate a PWC only if he or she:
- Has passed a boating safety course approved by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and…
- Carries the State Boating Safety Certificate on board the PWC. No person under the age of 14 may operate a PWC.
Brianna’s Law in New York
The following table shows when a person operating a vessel (other than a PWC) is required to have a New York State Boating Safety Certificate.
If you were born after: Jan 1, 1978 You will need boating safety certification when operating a mortorized vessel in: 2024