The United States Power Squadrons will present “America’s Boating Course®” (ABC), beginning at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15 at the Southampton Community Center in Bridgehampton. ABC is approved by NY State and complies with the NY state boater education law. It provides essential information for new boaters and is a great brush up for experienced boaters. The course is also approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and the U.S. Coast Guard. Four sessions (continues 4/22, 4/29, 5/6) will cover boating law, safety equipment, safe boating practices, navigation, boating emergencies, personal watercraft, charts, GPS, trailering and much more. Attendees will receive a 244 page America’s Boating Course manual, and after passing an exam, a completion certificate indicating that you are in compliance with the NY education requirement. Many insurance companies offer discounts to boaters who earn their completion certificate.
The Southampton Community Center is located at 585 Sag Harbor Turnpike in Bridgehampton. A fee of $50 covers the cost of the manual and family discounts are available. Students must be at least 10 years of age on or before May 6, 2020. Register on line at www.PBPS.us/education/schedule or call Vince Mauceri at 631-725-3679 to learn more. This course is presented by Peconic Bay Power Squadron, Eastern Long Island’s local unit of the United States Power Squadrons.
