(Syracuse, NY – Feb. 2016) The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and New York Sea Grant have announced a change in the Young Boater Safety Certification training course offered annually at the Central New York Boat Show.
For 2016, the free program that certifies youth ages 10 to 17 to legally operate a motorized boat or watercraft alone on New York waters will be offered entirely on one day Saturday Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse.
Youth must successfully complete the 8-hour training and a proctored exam to receive certification. This training was previously offered on two days at the show.
Pre-registration is required for the limited space seating for the course that will be taught by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 21 personnel. New York Sea Grant is taking registrations by phone at 315.312.3042. Each youth registering for the Young Boater safety course will receive three free admission passes into the 2016 show that is the largest and oldest boat show in New York. Participants are asked to provide for their own lunch.
Show admission is $10 per person, 13 and younger enter are free.
Free parking and shuttle are provided.
Learn more at www.cnyboatshow.com.