Safety certification

First class I took was done by TOH Parks. 1979/80 ish. Unfortunately I only have a copy of the ticket and can't find the original.

I also did one shortly after they dropped the push to mandate this B.S. and before Brianna's mom immortalized ber dead kid. It was an in-person and I wanted the admiral to take it, because as I told her, "If something happens to me I know you wouldn't even turn around, but you'll need to know how to get yourself and the kid home." It was done by the Power Squadron and it was worthwhile going in person. To be fair, they mostly taught the test, but they did other things like workshops during the breaks so they demonstrated knot-tying and other hands-on skills.

They also did a couple of previews of more advanced classes they offered, like navigation. I did an online navigation class during COVID and I really didn't feel that I got as much out of it as if it had been in person.

killed by an idiot

killed by an idiot

That is certainly true.

Isn't it amazing with the constant barrage about how alcohol impairs your ability to operate vehicles that this fool couldn't make that connection with boats?

If only he had taken a boating safety class. 🙄

Completed the on line course with Boats US on Jan. 26th cards came in the mail today

Just got a second set of safety cards from Boat US. Anyone else get a second set in the mail?

Town Of Hempstead is having a boater safety course. Don't know if it's free or not. I rather do it online. NY State should offer this free of charge to encourage more people to take the course.

Boating 101

there should be an IQ test to be licensed to procreate...

there should be an IQ test to be licensed to procreate...

That's what my wife always says...lol

Boat US Foundation says their boating course is free. Free if you don't live in NY. NY requires 2 boat course cards that cost $15. Just be careful when you sign up, Boat US is kind of sneaky asking for a donation when the course starts, and when the course is over they ask for another donation at checkout. I ended up paying a $5 donation when the course started , $15 for the Boat Cards and then Boat US asked for another donation at the end of the course. I'm sure they got people making 2 donations. I figured out at the end how to avoid the donation. I'm a member of Boat US, pay $190 a year so I didn't wanna donate money. Just remove the donation at checkout by clicking the x next to donation.
About the course, if you owned a boat for years, you know most of the stuff they cover. Quiz at the end of each chapter and then a 50 question final exam at the end. You gotta read carefully, you can't skim thru it because there's a bunch of questions about small things, like Jet skies lose steering when you let up on the throttle , the different classes of fire extinquishers, how many long blasts in a fog signal . New Boaters probably have some trouble. You answer the questions and usually there's 2 or 3 answer choices that are ridiculous . They have no idea who's taking the course, a guy's wife or son could take this course and they'd never know. Please take the course.
I don't think I'll blow my horn every time I pass a boat.
Didn't know Diesel Engines generate 1/10 the Carbon Monoxide that gas engines produce ? Did I read that right ? is it true ?

I still reminisce of supervising motor stables when smelling the diesel stink. But less polluting with all that smoke? Maybe the only advantage is the less CO (?). And does anyone know if the boating safety course from the USCGA still includes navigation, knots and anchoring?

I don't think I'll blow my horn every time I pass a boat.

I used to use my horn. I stopped when I realized nobody knew what it meant and the usually just waved at me.

I used to use my horn. I stopped when I realized nobody knew what it meant and the usually just waved at me.

I did the same, although many waved with a sort of backhand.

I did the same, although many waved with a sort of backhand.

Passing on your "one" Captain!

Boat US Foundation says their boating course is free. Free if you don't live in NY. NY requires 2 boat course cards that cost $15. Just be careful when you sign up, Boat US is kind of sneaky asking for a donation when the course starts, and when the course is over they ask for another donation at checkout. I ended up paying a $5 donation when the course started , $15 for the Boat Cards and then Boat US asked for another donation at the end of the course. I'm sure they got people making 2 donations.

Sorry, requires what?

Also, remember the lizard, a.k.a. GEICO, owns BoatUS now, so don't expect anything ethical.

Taking an in-person course this week on two nights. I do like a classroom setting and will pay attention better. Talking to friends who are taking it on their phones while watching TV etc. In my mind, this is important.

I've taken the old boating safety class three times. Once by myself, once with my wife and a third time with my son when he was around 11 years old. For the life of me I can't find any of the certificates. Of course, the last time was when my son was 11, now he's 43. Does the USCGA or the power squadron keep any kind of records that they could issue me a duplicate certificate? If now, I guess it'll be an online course.

Found this PC