Supervisor Smyth and the Department of Maritime Services would like to inform residents that as of January 1, 2025, all boaters are required to have a boating safety certificate to operate any vessel in New York State. As part of the Victoria Gaines Boating Safety Program, the Town will offer free boating safety certification courses at Town Hall in 2025 on the following dates:
Monday, February 24 from 4:45pm-9:00pm
Wednesday, February 26 from 4:45pm-9:00pm
Monday, March 10 from 4:45pm-9:00pm
Wednesday, March 12 from 4:45pm-9:00pm
Saturday, May 18 from 9:00am-5:00pm
For more information or to register, please visit https://huntingtonny.gov/boater-safety. Link forthcoming for May class.
Attendees who register, attend the full 8-hour course, and pass the test will receive a NYS Boating Safety credential issued by NYS Parks. Adults and minors (age 10 & up) welcome! Please contact the Department of Maritime Services at (631) 351-3255 with any questions.