The America’s Boating Course (ABC Course) is the most comprehensive, single source boating course available today that provides the skills needed to enjoy your time on the water and boat safely with confidence. Taking this boating course will also reduce your risk of accidents and injuries and will save you money on boat insurance.

 

What You Will Learn

Information about NY State Boating Laws, regulations, boat registration, and licensing.

Required boating safety equipment.

Dos and Don'ts of boating safety.

Practical knowledge of navigation and rules of the road.

How to handle medical emergencies onboard and mechanical problems on the water.

The basics of towing and trailering.

 

The ABC Course consists of four, "Virtual", evening classes, each two hours long, from 7 to 9 pm, and a fifth evening for the final exam which will be given online. All classes will be held on the ZOOM platform. You will need a computer with a camera to take these classes. Tuition and course material is $60, which is fully reimbursable upon successful completion for all boaters living on the South Shore of LI between Massapequa and West Islip, complements of The Captree Memorial Scholarship Fund.

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Tuition and course material is $60.