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Earn your Boating Safety Certificate January 2020

Brianna's Law requires all motorboat operators to complete a boating safety course. New age requirements begin January 1, 2020!

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ALERT: Brianna’s Law requires all motorboat operators to complete a boating safety course. New age requirements begin January 1, 2020, with full compliance by January 1, 2025.

Get a jump on Spring! Let's keep the south shore safe and accident free this year!

Free Class! Discount for Materials!

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Boating Safety Class offered:

Where: Lindenhurst Rainbow Center, 293 Buffalo Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY

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When: Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 9:00 AM Register at www.lindycares.org so we can order supplies.

New requirements:

Personal Watercraft
Anyone operating a Personal Watercraft (JetSkiâ„¢, Wave Runnerâ„¢, etc.) must have a boating safety certificate, and be at least 14 years of age or older.

Who needs a boating safety certificate?
Motorboats
Under a new law, known as Brianna's Law, all motor boat operators:

  • Born on or after Jan. 1, 1993 will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2020.
  • Born on or after Jan. 1, 1988 will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2022.
  • Born on or after Jan. 1, 1983 will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2023.
  • Born on or after Jan. 1, 1978 will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2024.
  • All motor boat operators regardless of age will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2025.

All operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age, will need a boating safety certificate by January 1, 2025.

Discount offered if you take advantage of this very 1st Class of the year!

Book fee includes: Manual, Safety Certificate and more! $25.00 for Youth & $45.00 for Adults!

Advance Registration required. visit www.lindycares.org to reserve your space.

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