New Boating License for ALL Gas OR Electric powered boats/Canoes/Kayaks (ALL)

[Lawdwaz]

Starting 1/1/2025 the new law went into effect.

You legal?    I’m not……….yet.   

My boss took it online and it did take 8 hours and then had to take a test.  He passed so I think I shouldn’t have a problem….

 

[DoubleDose]

Recommend getting the icon/symbol added to your NYS drivers license rather than having another license to carry.

[Robhuntandfish]

23 minutes ago, Lawdwaz said:

Starting 1/1/2025 the new law went into effect.

You legal?    I’m not……….yet.   

My boss took it online and it did take 8 hours and then had to take a test.  He passed so I think I shouldn’t have a problem….

 

It's easier enough just takes a bit of time. Far more information than you will ever retain or use unless your going to appear on "Deadliest Catch".  

And far too much info on nautical bathrooms.  Lol

As double dose said get the anchor icon on your drivers license.  

[Nomad]

I took a course in 8th grade , so 1973 ? Our daughter took it years back as we had a boat . My buddy was a Deputy on the local Sheriffs dept Marine Unit and taught the class  , he drove her to the class, as I was working . 
 

She passed , and I never got stopped on the Bay . I used a manikin as my spotter when I skied , he said “ is that your spotter!” I said she’s over ten years of age ,he said ski at the south end and I won’t go there .

[Lawdwaz]

16 minutes ago, Nomad said:

I took a course in 8th grade , so 1973 ? Our daughter took it years back as we had a boat . My buddy was a Deputy on the local Sheriffs dept Marine Unit and taught the class  , he drove her to the class, as I was working . 
 

She passed , and I never got stopped on the Bay . I used a manikin as my spotter when I skied , he said “ is that your spotter!” I said she’s over ten years of age ,he said ski at the south end and I won’t go there .

It’s a new course, all  need it I believe.

Nobody is grandfather’s in.

[mowin]

Glad I don't have a boat.  

[Nomad]

22 minutes ago, Lawdwaz said:

It’s a new course, all  need it I believe.

Nobody is grandfather’s in.

Thanks . It’s  a very little concern , they’re lucky I buy a hunting license. Went 40 years without getting a car inspected, no building , or pool permits . 

[Lawdwaz]

7 minutes ago, Nomad said:

Thanks . It’s  a very little concern , they’re lucky I buy a hunting license. Went 40 years without getting a car inspected, no building , or pool permits . 

Pretty sure you needed a legit inspection to register your car before the new system?

[Moho81]

So it has to have a motor to need this license? A kayak with paddles does not need the license 

[Robhuntandfish]

8 hours ago, mowin said:

Glad I don't have a boat.  

It's a zero of a big deal.  And honestly if your out there with a boat you want everyone else taking some kinda training.  

[Moho81]

2 hours ago, Robhuntandfish said:

It's a zero of a big deal.  And honestly if your out there with a boat you want everyone else taking some kinda training.  

I have only ever been a passenger of a boat. I could not tell you a single thing about what any of those buoys or markers mean on the water. I 100% would F*%^ something up first time on the water without a course so I don't see how its really a bad thing. 

[mowin]

2 hours ago, Robhuntandfish said:

It's a zero of a big deal.  And honestly if your out there with a boat you want everyone else taking some kinda training.  

Oh I agree.  I've been on a boat and owned a boat long ago to know what I'm doing.   

I guess in general, it's the thought of taking a 8 hr course that as mentioned, has information I'm never going to use or need.  

[Buckmaster7600]

I hate being told what to do by the government but I put 400-500hrs a year on my boat engines and have seen a lot of idiots and had many close calls. Of course the state made the course ridiculous from what others say but having a bit of knowledge before going on the water isn’t a bad idea.

[virgil]

22 minutes ago, Moho81 said:

I have only ever been a passenger of a boat. I could not tell you a single thing about what any of those buoys or markers mean on the water. I 100% would F*%^ something up first time on the water without a course so I don't see how its really a bad thing. 

Also wonder about liability issues if a passenger or someone else gets hurt and the boat operator is not licensed.  Maybe even insurance policies start to require the boat operator be licensed.

[Robhuntandfish]

12 minutes ago, Buckmaster7600 said:

I hate being told what to do by the government but I put 400-500hrs a year on my boat engines and have seen a lot of idiots and had many close calls. Of course the state made the course ridiculous from what others say but having a bit of knowledge before going on the water isn’t a bad idea.

 

 

35 minutes ago, Moho81 said:

I have only ever been a passenger of a boat. I could not tell you a single thing about what any of those buoys or markers mean on the water. I 100% would F*%^ something up first time on the water without a course so I don't see how its really a bad thing. 

just making people aware that if they get a DWI on a boat it also goes on their drivers license is worth having the class to me. A lot of people dont know this and just think they can pound drinks all day out there without risk.