News Briefs: April 29, 2024
Boating Safety Deadline Approaching
NEW YORK STATE—The five-year phase-in window for Brianna’s Law is fast approaching. After January 1, 2025, all boaters in New York State, regardless of age, will be required to complete an authorized boating safety course. The nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water offers a free online class that fulfills all legal requirements.
“Classroom instruction, offered by local law enforcement or the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is great, but we know hectic schedules sometimes make in-class attendance difficult,” said BoatUS Foundation Director of Boating Safety Ted Sensenbrenner. “Our online course typically takes four to eight hours to complete and fits into busy lives. You take it from the comfort of home and can start, pause and restart where you left off at any time. And it’s free, thanks to generous donations by BoatUS members.”
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