New York requires boaters to have safety certificate, take class
NY boating safety certificate now required for all boat operators, regardless of age.
New York state is reminding boat operators that they need to have a safety certificate to hit the waters.
The certificate is required of all boat operators. They also must take a safety class. The requirement was being phased in gradually, but it is now mandated for all ages.
Operators of non-motorized boats like canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards are not required to have a certificate but are also encouraged to take a boating safety course.