“Boating safety certificates issued by the following organizations are legal in New York State. The United States Power Squadrons. The US Coast Guard Auxiliary. A boating safety certificate issued to a resident of another state or country is also acceptable, but the boater must carry the certificate while operating a boat in New York State.”
A Boating Safety Certificate is not required if “you are a certified NY Safe Boating Course Instructor, a holder of a valid New York State Public Vessel Operators license, a US Power Squadron instructor, a member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, licensed to operate boats by the US or Canadian Coast Guard.”
