From the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historical Preservation website: "This 8 hour course is an introduction to the basic principles of safe and responsible boating. Students successfully completing this course earn a safe boating certificate. Must be at least 10 years old to participate. To help ensure New York’s waterways remain safe and enjoyable, this course teaches basic boating skills and encourages common sense and courtesy to all who share the water. Topics covered include rules of the nautical road, required safety equipment, special boating related activities and many more."

Before registering here, you MUST use this link to register with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historical Preservation:

https://www.register-ed.com/programs/new_york/252-new-york-safe-boating-course