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Certificate Course

Live, Instructor led
classroom sessions!

Minimum 10 years old
Need Minimum 6 for class

9-5 Sundays
$60 per adult
$25 for under 18 & Veterans

PER SCHEDULE AT RIGHT:

PAY HERE FOR YOUR CANANDAIGUA CLASSES ONLY!

The NYS Boater's Guide will be available soon.

DOWNLOAD NYS BOATER'S GUIDE HERE

DOWNLOAD THE NYS BOATER SAFETY COURSE STUDENT WORKBOOK

NEW: New York Parks Registration Required:

YOU MUST REGISTER ON THE NEW YORK STATE SITE VIA LINKS BELOW:

Click on the date you want to participate to go directly to the Canandaigua classes on the NYS site:
Canandaigua classes at Cornell Cooperative, 480 N. Main St, 9 - 5:

March 15 Classroom session starts at 9:00am

April 12 Classroom session starts at 9:00am

May 3 Classroom session starts at 9:00am

May 24 Classroom session starts at 9:00am

June 7 Classroom session starts at 9:00am

July 12 Classroom session starts at 9:00am

Or you may click HERE to go to New York State Parks Boating Education site! Or load this URL into your browser.
https://www.register-ed.com/programs/new_york/252-new-york-safe-boating-course

Other local New York State Parks courses in 2025:
Fees for these classes will be collected on site:
The following are at the Perinton Rec Center
1350 Turk Hill Rd
9am - 5pm

April11, 2026

May 9, 2026

June 13, 2026

To register: Find these dates on the NYS Parks site by clicking on the link above

Boating safely begins with knowledge

This site is devoted to offering knowledge and information about boating safely. Everyone operating any vessel on any waterway is responsible for their own safety and asuring that they do not endanger others sharing the same waterway. Paddlecraft or motorboats, large ships or seaplanes all share common rules to avoid collisions and other disasters. In these pages you will find answers to your questions and courses of instruction to help you gain the needed knowledge. More information will be added in time!
Captain Holger Stave
U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Licenses 100 ton
New York State Public Vessel Master
New York State Safe Boating Instructor
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Instructor

Boater Safety Course

New York State Safe Boating certificate course is offered every month at the Cornell Cooperative Extension, 480 N. Main St in Canandaigua on Sundays from 9-5 per the schedule on the left.
Call 585-469-8470 for more information.

For a digital copy of the Workbook click HERE.

The Boating Safety Course is taught by a US Coast Guard licensed 100ton Captain who also holds a New York State Master License as a Captain of the Canandaigua Lady.
The Boating Safety Course is taught in a real classroom.
A completely contact-less course is offered by the USCG Auxiliary at www.abs47.org via ZOOM.
Please bring your lunch and beverage.
Courses may be requested by troops, ships, venture crews, clubs, businesses and organizations at their locations.
Please email for fees at holger@wfany.net. At least six participants are required for this option.

Who needs a boating safety certificate?
Anyone operating a Personal Watercraft (JetSki™, Wave Runner™, etc.) must have a boating safety certificate, and be at least 14 years of age or older.
Under a new law, known as Brianna's Law, all motor boat operators:

All motor boat operators regardless of age will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2025.

Everyone, regardless of age or experience, will be required to be in posession of the NASBLA approved Boating Safety Certificate geginning in 2025 when operating any mechanically powered vessel on NYS waters.
A $10 fee is required for anyone 18 years old and over for the certificate application to NYS Parks & Rec upon successful completion of the course.

PLEASE REGISTER ON THE NYS SITE AND PAY AT LEFT

Boating Skills and Seamanship

Boating skills include knot tying, chart reading, use of the compass, navigation, use of GPS devices, weather forecasting, boat handling, man overboard procedure, docking skills, crossing waves and wakes, marine radio protocols, licensing, just to name a few.
Instruction in any of these disciplines is available in group or individual sessions.
Classes will be added to this section as the year progresses.

For individual lessons or group instruction please call Captain Stave at 585-469-8470 or email hstave@rochester.rr.com

Boating Links

Now in Canandaigua at 811 S. Main Street and at the Port of Rochester, Charlotte.
Boating made easy! Boating made fun!

Boats and Equipment

For all your boating needs: New Boats, Used Boats, Boat Rentals, Service, Storage, Slips, Parts:
21 Parrish St, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Marina: 811 S. Main St, Canandaigua, NY 14424