Boating Course^® is a basic course for sail and power boaters, and personal watercraft operators.  It is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and recognized by New York State and the U. S. Coast Guard as acceptable to the National Recreational Boating Safety Program.  It meets the requirements of all states that have mandatory safe boating education laws.

The course is presented by the Susquenango Power Squadron, a local not for profit boating organization. 

Boating Course^® is an eight-hour course, given in multiple sessions on a weeknight  from 7:00 to 9:00 PM .  Currently, the course is offered several times during the year at Johnson City High School.  The course is open to anyone 10 years of age or older.  Young students must be accompanied by an adult.  

For more information and to pre-register, call our HOTLINE at  607 669-4184 or pre-register below.

The topics covered in the sessions are:

•  Boat terms and descriptive features for power boats, sailboats and pwc’s.
•  Boat types, including types of construction materials and hulls, bottom shapes, propulsion systems, and more. Selecting the right boat for your intended purpose.
• Finding your way --  the use of charts and electronic devices.
• Boat Handling, including fueling, casting off and getting underway, running the boat, docking, tying up, mooring and anchoring.
• Water Sport Safety -- general safety principles, personal watercraft safety, boating courtesy, trailering, and theft prevention.
• Required Equipment is also covered such as-- life preservers, navigation lights, fire extinguishers, flame arrestors and distress signals.
• Law enforcement including state and local regulations are taught.
• Aids to navigation, navigation rules, adverse conditions, medical emergencies, and marine radio usage are covered.

USPS believes that the more educated a boater becomes, the more likely that boater will be a safe boater.  Boating Course^®  is the beginning of a boating education.  Chart Smart^® is available for those who would like to learn a little about piloting.  USPS encourages students to follow this brief and basic course with additional boating education such as the courses offered to members of the United States Power Squadrons.  Your instructor can also give you information about these advanced courses.

Susquenango Power Squadron  invites you to take the upcoming Boating Course^® .

Register online below for each person or print the registration form.

A registration form is available  for your convenience.  Print the form(s) (one for each person) and bring it to the first class to save time. Registration Form  

  You must also call the Hotline (669-4184) or complete the online registration for each person to pre-register and to save a seat in the class.

                               Online Registration (recommended)

 Important Note: To receive a registration conformation, please include a current email address. 

 We respect your privacy.  This information and email address will not be used for any purpose other than for your Safety Certificate and to contact you about this class only.