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Safe Powerboat Handling
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Safe Powerboat Handling

$400
Calendar Apr 6, 2024 at 9 am

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Sessions:
March 16 & 17, 2024
April 6 & 7, 2024
May 4 & 5, 2024
June 8 & 9, 2024
September 14 & 15, 2024

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Are you serious about learning how to operate a boat safely and building your on-the-water boat handling skills? Get out of the classroom and behind the wheel! Taught by experienced and certified instructors, this 2-day course is the most comprehensive safe boating course available, combining theoretical classroom knowledge with hands-on demonstrations, lessons and on-the-water drills. Whether you are a beginner or experienced powerboat driver, this course is guaranteed to make you a better boater!

TOPICS COVERED: Classroom topics: Boats, motors & terminology; registration & legal requirements; safety equipment & procedures; rules of the road; basic navigation; emergency procedures & rendering assistance; fueling, launching & trailering; weather, and more! Dockside & on-the-water skills: Operations checklists; engine troubleshooting; leaving & returning to a dock or slip; slow and high speed boat handling and close-quarters maneuvering; towing; person in the water recovery; anchoring; and more!

CERTIFICATIONS GRANTED: US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certification. This is a NY State and NASBLA approved course. This course is approved by NY State to meet the NY State Safe Boating Certificate requirements.

PREREQUISITE: None

SKILL LEVELS: All levels

AGES: 10 years old and up. Children under 12 shall be accompanied by a parent.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE: Anyone looking to learn to operate a powerboat safely and/or practice and improve on-the-water boat handling skills. This is a hands-on driving course, plus classroom theory.

SCHEDULE: 2-day, 16-hr course

*Please contact waterfront@sunymaritime.edu if you’d like to set up a custom course at your location or ours!*

COURSE MATERIALS PROVIDED: US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling textbook, review questions and logbook.

LOCATION: Waterfront Programs take place at McMurray Hall on SUNY Maritime College's campus at 6 Pennyfield Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465. Mass transit and parking are available.

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High School Sailing Team-Spring 2024
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High School Sailing Team-Spring 2024

$400
Calendar Apr 12, 2024 at 4 pm

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For Grades 9 - 12 (recommended)

SPRING SESSION:
April 12 - May 20, 2024
(Dates have been revised)
Sessions run Mondays & Fridays, 4:00 - 6:30 PM

Learn to race and gain the skills to compete at local, regional, or even national level regattas.

SKILL LEVEL: Recommended for novice to advanced sailors with an interest in racing.

WHAT TO EXPECT: High School Sailing is run like an after-school sport. Monday and Friday practices are led by coaches and waterfront staff and consist of briefings, drills, games and racing on the water. Practice is primarily sailed in dinghies (420s and FJs).Sailors from multiple schools will be combined based on skill level, have an opportunity to sail with different partners, and may attend regattas as part of a composite team. SUNY Maritime College provides everything needed to participate including sailboats (420s and FJs), coaches, safety boats, and life jackets at one of the best waterfront facilities in the country. High School Sailing is co-ed and open to both individuals and teams.

AGES: 9th-12th grade

LOCATION: McMurray Hall, SUNY Maritime College, 6 Pennyfield Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465. Bus: Bx40, BxM9; parking available.

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USCG Limited Master (Launch Tender)
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USCG Limited Master (Launch Tender)

$450
Calendar Apr 13, 2024 at 9 am

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Sessions:
March 9 & 10, 2024
April 13 & 14, 2024
May 4 & 5, 2024
June 1 & 12, 2024
October 5 & 6, 2024

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This 2-day, hands-on course is designed for anyone who wants to work as a launch driver at marinas, yacht clubs, waterfront centers and camps. As part of this course you will earn a certificate in lieu of an exam at the United States Coast Guard so that you may apply for a US Coast Guard License for Limited Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels or Master of Self Propelled Vessels engaged in launch tender service upon inland waters (not more than ½ nautical mile from shore). In addition you will earn a US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certification and a New York State equivalent Boating Safety Certificate.

TOPICS COVERED: Classroom topics: Registration & legal requirements; safety equipment & procedures; safe boat operation; rules of the road & basic navigation; emergency procedures & rendering assistance; weather & the marine environment; and more! Dockside & on-the-water skills: Operations checklists; engine troubleshooting; leaving & returning to a dock or slip; slow and high speed boat handling and close-quarters maneuvering; towing; person in the water recovery; anchoring; and more!

CERTIFICATIONS GRANTED: This is a NY State, USCG and NASBLA approved course. Upon successful completion of the course, on-the-water skills, and four multiple choice tests, you will receive US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certification, which also meets the NY State Safe Boating Certificate requirements, and a SUNY Maritime College Launch Tender license, which exempts you from the USCG exam when applying for a Limited Masters or Limited OUPV License. You have 12 months upon completion of the course to submit your complete application to the USCG. You do not need to complete any requirements prior to taking the course.

PREREQUISITE: There are no prerequisites to take the course, but you will need to meet requirements for your USCG license application, including: Sea Time, TWIC Card, Physical exam, including eye exam; drug test.

SKILL LEVEL: All skill levels

**If you do not need the USCG Launch Tender License, we recommend the Safe Powerboat Handling Course.**

AGES: 17 and up to take the class; 18 to apply for license

SCHEDULE: 2-day, 16-hr course

COURSE MATERIALS PROVIDED: US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling textbook, review questions and logbook.

LOCATION: Waterfront Programs take place at McMurray Hall on SUNY Maritime College's campus at 6 Pennyfield Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465. Mass transit and parking are available.

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Accelerated Safe Powerboat Handling
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Accelerated Safe Powerboat Handling

$325
Calendar May 11, 2024 at 9 am

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Sessions:
February 29, 2024
May 11, 2024
June 15, 2024
September 28, 2024

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Do you already have a State Boating Certificate and want hands-on instruction, and lots of on-the-water time? Taught by experienced and certified instructors, this 1-day course emphasizes hands-on demonstrations, lessons and on-the-water drills. Suitable for all skill levels, this is a hands-on driving course with minimal classroom time for those with prior theoretical and classroom knowledge.

TOPICS COVERED: Dockside & on-the-water skills: Operations checklists; engine troubleshooting; leaving & returning to a dock or slip; slow and high speed boat handling and close-quarters maneuvering; navigation; towing; person in the water recovery; anchoring; and more!

CERTIFICATIONS GRANTED: US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certification

PREREQUISITE: None

SKILL LEVEL: All levels

AGES: 12 years old and older

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE: This is a hands-on driving course for anyone looking to learn to operate a powerboat safely, improve on-the-water boat handling skills and/or obtain US Powerboating/US Sailing Safe Powerboat Handling Certification. (Beginning boaters are encouraged to earn their state Safe Boating Certificate, which is offered as part of the two-day Safe Powerboat Handling course.)

SCHEDULE: 1-day, 8-hr course; weekend and custom-scheduled courses available. *Please contact waterfront@sunymaritime.edu if you’d like to set up a custom course at your location or ours!

COURSE MATERIALS PROVIDED: US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling textbook, review questions and logbook.

LOCATION: Waterfront Programs take place at McMurray Hall on SUNY Maritime College's campus at 6 Pennyfield Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465. Mass transit and parking are available.

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Maritime Adventure Boat Camp, Grades 5-6, Session 1: June 24 - July 3, 2024

$1,475
Calendar Jun 24, 2024 at 9 am, runs for 2 weeks

For campers entering grades 5 & 6 in Fall 2024.

Session 1, June 24th - July 3rd:
Regular price $1,475; Earlybird $1,400 (until noon on March 1).
Due to the July 4th holiday, rate reflects two days less.

For complete camp program information, including the financial assistance & scholarship application, please visit our website: www.sunymaritime.edu/waterfrontcamps

Payment plan available: $500 deposit plus 10 payments of $97.50, paid weekly.

Maritime Adventure Boat Camp, Grades 7-9, Session 1: June 24 - July 3, 2024

$1,475
Calendar Jun 24, 2024 at 9 am, runs for 2 weeks

For campers entering grades 7 to 9 in Fall 2024.

Session 1, June 24th - July 3rd:
Regular price $1,475; Earlybird $1,400 (until noon on March 1).
Due to the July 4th holiday in Session 1, rate reflects two days less.

For complete camp program information, including the financial assistance & scholarship application, please visit our website: www.sunymaritime.edu/waterfrontcamps

Payment plan available: $500 deposit plus 10 payments of $97.50, paid weekly.

Maritime Adventure Splash Camp - Grades 3-4, Session 1A: June 24 - June 28, 2024

$550
Calendar Jun 24, 2024 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

For campers entering grades 3 & 4 in Fall 2024.

Session 1A, June 24th – June 28th
Regular price $550; Earlybird $500 (until noon on March 1).

Extended Day is available from 2:30pm-5pm, you must register separately and in advance. Extended Day activities include: on the water activities, beach & habitat exploration, fishing, theme-based arts & crafts.

For all the camp details, including the financial assistance application, please visit our camp website: www.sunymaritime.edu/waterfrontcamps

Payment plan available: $200 deposit plus 5 payments of $70.00, paid every two weeks.

Maritime Adventure Splash Camp, Extended Day - Grades 3-4, Session 1A: June 24 - June 28, 2024

$300
Calendar Jun 24, 2024 at 2:30 pm, runs for 1 week

For campers entering grades 3 & 4 in Fall 2024.

Session 1A, June 24th – June 28th
Regular price $300; Earlybird $250 (until noon on March 1).

Extended Day is available from 2:30pm-5pm, you must register separately and in advance. Extended Day activities include: on the water activities, beach & habitat exploration, fishing, theme-based arts & crafts.

For all the camp details, including the financial assistance application, please visit our camp website: www.sunymaritime.edu/waterfrontcamps

Payment plan available: $100 deposit plus 2 payments of $100.00, paid every four weeks.




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