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About Boating Safely Course (ABS) taught by the USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 2206 Port Jefferson, NY

Rich Spitzenberger, Neighbor

About Boating Safely Course (ABS) taught by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 2206 Port Jefferson, NY

1 Day Class Saturday March 15, 2014  8am-5pm  Cost $40/person

This course covers the basics of recreational boating.  Topics include Boat Education, Boating Safety, Boating Law and Regulation.  Individuals who successfully complete the course and exam are awarded a NYS certificate.

Recently signed New York State law, effective April 30,2014 requires the passing of a Boating Safety Course if you are under 18 years old and want to operate a motorboat or personal watercraft. Suffolk County law effective November 6, 2013 requires that all Suffolk County residents operating a pleasure vessel in Suffolk County Waterways to complete an approved boating safety course and possess and display their safety course certificate while boating.

We encourage you to register and pay online @ www.cgapj.org to reserve a seat but walk-ins are welcome.

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