Motorboats Under a new law, known as Brianna's Law, all motor boat operators:

• 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.

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

List of online classes

• BOATERexam
• Boat-ED
• Boat U.S.
• America's Boating Club (formerly known as US Power Squadron) Spanish online course available
• BoatSmart
• iLearnToBoat

More Details about NY Boating Safety Education can be found at the NY Parks and Recreation Website.