The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary of Albany is offering an 8-hour Boating Safety Course right here at the Albany Yacht Club on Tuesday, May 5th and Thursday, May 7th from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM. This course satisfies New York State’s safe boating education requirement, which becomes mandatory to legally operate a boat beginning in 2026.

Participants will receive their certificate and official ID card immediately upon completion. The cost is $25, and space is limited to 25 people, so early registration is strongly encouraged. Even better—AYC members, friends, and family who already hold a boating safety certificate are invited to attend as a refresher free of charge, making this a great opportunity to brush up before the season begins.

The Coast Guard Auxiliary—an all-volunteer force supporting active-duty and reserve missions in recreational boating safety—brings valuable expertise to this training, and the Albany flotilla is proudly based right here at AYC.

Be sure to sign up by May 1st to secure your spot. To register or for more information, contact Gary Sacks at (518) 229-2220 or sacks.uscga@gmail.com.