The Waterfront at SUNY Maritime College offers a variety of powerboating courses and certifications.
If you have questions, email us at Waterfront or call (718) 409-2447.
To register for all waterfront programs, visit: https://waterfront.coursestorm.com/
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This 8-hr classroom course provides 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. Dockside demonstrations are used to enhance the learning process.
TOPICS COVERED
Safety equipment & procedures; safe boat operation; rules of the road; basic navigation; emergency procedures & rendering assistance; fueling, launching & trailering; personal watercraft; the marine environment; and, much more!
CERTIFICATION
NY State Boating Safety Certificate (sometimes mistakenly referred to as a “boating license.”) This is a NY State and NASBLA approved course.
PRE-REQUISITE
None
SKILL LEVEL
All levels
AGES
10 years old and up
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE
Anyone looking to gain theoretical knowledge on safe boating. If you were born before May 1, 1996, this course is not required to operate a boat (but we think you’ll agree, it is a really good idea!) Insurance companies often offer discounts to boat owners who hold this certification.
Notes
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If you were born on or after May 1, 1996: A NY State Safe Boating Certificate is required to operate any powerboat.
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If you are between 10-18 years of age: a NY State Safe Boating Certificate is required to operate a powerboat without adult supervision.
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Personal Water Craft (PWC) – e.g., Jet Ski: A NY State Safe Boating Certificate is required for all ages to operate a Personal Water Craft. You must be at least 14 years old to operate a PWC in NY.
SCHEDULE
8-hr course; evening and weekend courses available.
FEE
$75; includes all course materials. NY State Boating Safety Certificate costs $10 paid directly to NY State upon successful completion of the course.
SUNY Maritime student rate is $10.
COURSE MATERIALS
NY Safe Boating textbook; NY Boater’s Guide handbook
CLICK HERE to REGISTER
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Are you serious about learning how to operate a boat safely and building your on-the-water boat handling skills? Get out of the classroom and behind the wheel! Taught by experienced and certified instructors, this 2-day course is the most comprehensive safe boating course available, combining theoretical classroom knowledge with hands-on demonstrations, lessons and on-the-water drills. Whether you are a beginner or experienced powerboat driver, this course is guaranteed to make you a better boater!
TOPICS COVERED
Classroom topics: Boats, motors & terminology; registration & legal requirements; safety equipment & procedures; rules of the road; basic navigation; emergency procedures & rendering assistance; fueling, launching & trailering; weather, and more! Dockside & on-the-water skills: Operations checklists; engine troubleshooting; leaving & returning to a dock or slip; slow and high speed boat handling and close-quarters maneuvering; towing; person in the water recovery; anchoring; and more!
CERTIFICATION
NY State Boating Safety Certificate PLUS US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certification. This is a NY State, USCG and NASBLA approved course.
PRE-REQUISITE
None
SKILL LEVEL
All levels
AGES
10 years old and up. Children under 12 shall be accompanied by a parent.
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE
Anyone looking to learn to operate a powerboat safely and/or practice and improve on-the-water boat handling skills. This is a hands-on driving course, plus classroom theory.
SCHEDULE
16-hr course; weekend and custom-scheduled courses available. *Please contact waterfront@sunymaritime.edu if you’d like to set up a custom course at your location or ours!*
FEE
$300; includes all course materials. NY State Boating Safety Certificate costs $10 paid directly to NY State upon successful completion of the course. SUNY Maritime student rate available.
COURSE MATERIALS
US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling textbook, review questions and logbook.
Click here for schedule & registration
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Do you already have your State Boating Certificate and want hands-on instruction? Taught by experienced and certified instructors, this 1-day, fast-track course emphasizes hands-on demonstrations, lessons and on-the-water drills. Suitable for all skill levels, this is a hands-on driving course with minimal classroom time for those with prior theoretical and classroom knowledge.
TOPICS COVERED
Dockside & on-the-water skills: Operations checklists; engine troubleshooting; leaving & returning to a dock or slip; slow and high speed boat handling and close-quarters maneuvering; navigation; towing; person in the water recovery; anchoring; and more!
CERTIFICATION
US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certification. This is a NY State, USCG and NASBLA approved course.
PRE-REQUISITE
None
SKILL LEVEL
All levels
AGES
12 years old and up.
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE
Anyone looking to learn to operate a powerboat safely and/or practice and improve on-the-water boat handling skills. This is a hands-on driving course.
SCHEDULE
8-hr course; weekend and custom-scheduled courses available. *Please contact waterfront@sunymaritime.edu if you’d like to set up a custom course at your location or ours!*
2019 Schedule will be posted Jan 15
FEE
$250; includes all course materials. SUNY Maritime student rate available.
COURSE MATERIALS
US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling textbook, review questions and logbook.
REGISTER
Registration begins Jan 15.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This 2-day, hands-on course is for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a powerboat, improve their boat handling skills and earn a US Coast Guard License for Limited Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels or Master of Self Propelled Vessels engaged in launch tender service upon inland waters (not more than ½ nautical mile from shore.) This course and license is designed for powerboat operators working as launch drivers at marinas, yacht clubs, waterfront centers and camps.
TOPICS COVERED
Classroom topics: Registration & legal requirements; safety equipment & procedures; safe boat operation; rules of the road & basic navigation; emergency procedures & rendering assistance; weather & the marine environment; and more! Dockside & on-the-water skills: Operations checklists; engine troubleshooting; leaving & returning to a dock or slip; slow and high speed boat handling and close-quarters maneuvering; towing; person in the water recovery; anchoring; and more!
CERTIFICATION
This is a NY State, USCG and NASBLA approved course. Upon successful completion of the course and 50 question multiple choice test, you will receive US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certification, NY State Safe Boating Certificate, and a SUNY Maritime College Launch Tender certificate which exempts you from the USCG exam when applying for a Limited Masters or Limited OUPV License. You have 12 months upon completion of the course to submit your complete application to the USCG. You do not need to complete any requirements prior to taking the course. Upon completing the course, two licensing options are available based on the following requirements:
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License Requirements |
Limited OUPV License |
Limited Masters License |
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License Description |
Operate uninspected passenger vessels/launch (OUPV) carrying no more than six (6) passengers in a limited geographic area
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Operate inspected passenger vessel/launch carrying seven (7) passengers or more in a limited geographic area |
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Age |
17 |
18 |
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Sea Time |
90 days (4+ hours per day) of self-documented sea time, 90 days within the last three years |
120 days (4+ hours/day) of self-documented sea time, 90 days within the last three years |
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Application |
Application Form and Transportation Workers Identification (TWIC) Card |
Application Form and Transportation Workers Identification (TWIC) Card |
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Physical |
Physical exam, including eye exam; drug test |
Physical exam, including eye exam; drug test |
**If you do not need the USCG Launch Tender License, we recommend the Safe Powerboat Handling Course.**
PRE-REQUISITE
None
SKILL LEVEL
All levels
AGES
17 years old and up
SCHEDULE
16-hr course; weekend and custom-scheduled courses available.
Please contact waterfront@sunymaritime.edu if you’d like to set up a custom course at your location or ours!
2019 Schedule will be posted Jan 15
FEE
$350; $375 within 2-weeks of the course; Includes all course materials.
Additional fees paid directly to government agencies upon course completion:
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Lifetime Sate Boating Certificate ($10)
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Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) ($128)
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USCG License Application Fee ($100)
COURSE MATERIALS
US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling textbook, review questions and logbook; USCG resources.
REGISTER
Registration begins Jan 15.
Satellite locations
SUNY Maritime College’s Launch Tender Package is also offered at these satellite locations:
The WaterFront Center
1 West End Ave,
Oyster Bay, Long Island, NY 11771
For information and to register for USCG Launch Tender courses at The Waterfront Center, contact info@thewfc.org or (516) 922-7245
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Learn at your own pace with customized instruction. Private lessons are taught by USCG Licensed US Powerboating Instructors on your boat or ours. Instruction is tailored to your skills, interests and goals.
TOPICS COVERED
You choose! Let our instructors guide you through basic through advanced skills.
CERTIFICATION:
None
PRE-REQUISITE
None
SKILL LEVEl
All levels
AGES
10 years old and up.
SCHEDULE
Scheduled at your convenience, April through November.
FEE
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$450 for 3-hour lesson (up to 3 people) on our boat;
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$300 for 3-hour lesson (up to 3 people) on your boat, plus travel expenses.
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$100 each additional hour.
REGISTER
Email the Waterfront or call us at (718) 409-2447 to schedule your private lesson.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Would you like to learn how to do small marine engine repairs and maintenance? This 2-day workshop features hands-on training on outboard engines taught by Joost van der Wateren of Joost Marine.
TOPICS COVERED
Operating principles; fuel systems; ignition & electrical systems; marine engine maintenance
CERTIFICATION
None
PRE-REQUISITE
None
SKILL LEVEL
All levels.
AGES
17 years old and up.
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE
Anyone looking to learn basic engine maintenance and repair.
SCHEDULE
8-hr course; weekend and custom-scheduled courses available.
2019 Schedule will be posted Jan 15
Please contact waterfront@sunymaritime.edu if you’d like to set up a custom course at your location or ours!
DAY & TIME
Check back soon for dates
FEE
$30
COURSE MATERIALS
None
REGISTER
Registration begins Jan 15.
Course Description
Looking to continue your on-the-water training or need a little practice before the summer season starts? Join us for this unique on-the-water clinic. Instructors will run drills in the 17-foot center console Boston Whalers with a small group of students and plenty of hands-on drive time.
Topics Covered
On-the-water skills and drills
Operations checklists, engine troubleshooting, leaving and returning to a dock or slip; holding position; pivot turn; backing; slow and high-speed boat handling; close-quarters maneuvering; towing; person-in-the-water recovery; anchoring; and anything else you want to work on!
Certification
None
Pre-Requisite
Basic boat handling skills. This is not a class for people beginning to learn power boating skills.
Skill level
All levels with previous hands-on training
Ages
12 years old and up
Who Should Take this Course
This course is perfect for those who have completed Safe Powerboat Handling and want to keep developing their skills; Level 1 instructors preparing for the summer; or anyone who is looking for hands-on drive time and practice under the guidance of an instructor.
This is a hands-on driving course.
Schedule
8-hour course
Weekend and custom-scheduled courses are available. To set up an individual course at your location or on campus, contact waterfront@sunymaritime.edu.
Day and Time
BPH 1: June 10, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee
$225
Course Materials
Please review your US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling textbook.