Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Please check this website frequently for updates.

Event Manager Online Registration Resources

• Event Manager - Register Your Courses here
• NY Safe Boating Program Instructor Training Video

• Customer Support Phone Number - (844)-525-5603
• Kalkomey Customer Support Email: agencysupport@kalkomey.com

• Event Manager User Guide (pdf)

Order Materials Here

• Safe Boating Course Material Request Form

Course Documents

• Instructor Guide (pdf)
• Lesson Plan (pdf)
• Course Cheat Sheets (pdf)
• Kalkomey Cheat Sheets (pdf)

Forms

Complete your annual instructor renewal survey here. This must be completed by March 15 of each year. Failure to complete this may result in the inactivation of your instructor certification.

If you are a volunteer instructor you must also manually sign and return your volunteer service agreement every year by March 15. You can email a scan or photo of this document to boating@parks.ny.gov or return it by mail.

Instructor Application (pdf)
Persons wishing to be certified to teach the NYSB program should complete this form and submit it to State Parks. Applicants should not begin assisting in teaching the course until directed to do so.

Prospective Instructor Evaluation (pdf)
Prospective instructors must assist in teaching the NYSB Course four times prior to certification, and be evaluated each time by a certified instructor, unless such requirements are waived. Please use this form should you be asked to evaluate a prospective instructor.

Instructor Apparel Order Form

Certified New York Safe Boating Instructors may order shirts, jackets, vests, and hats with the New York Safe Boating Logo. If you would like the item of apparel to say "Instructor" under the logo please write on the order form.

• NYS Safe Boating Order Form (pdf)

Resources

• USCG PFD Label Changes

• PFD Laws of New York (pdf)
• Kayak & Canoe Guide to Long Island State Parks (pdf)
• Cold Water (pdf)
• Recommended Practices for Rowing Clubs & Association (pdf)
• Vessel Noise Laws (pdf)

Videos

View the New York State Parks' Safe Boating public service announcements to see why it is important to always wear a life jacket.

Paddling

• Paddle TV What To Know About Paddling with Boat Traffic in Multi-Use Highways
• Paddle TV Essential Gear That All Paddlers Need to Carry

Dangerous Crossings

• BoatUS Jet Ski Dangerously Crosses In Front of Carrier Ship
• BoatUS Boat Dangerously Crosses IN Front of Carrier Ship

Life Jackets

• US Army Corps of Engineers Inflatable Life Jackets: Everything You Need to Know
• Onyx Outdoor Life Jackets and Inflatable Life Jackets

Accidents

• Fishermen Jump In Water To Avoid Crash
• UF Bass Team Boating Accident
• National Safe Boating Council Sport Fisherman Shares about Close Call Boat Accident (:30)
• National Safe Boating Council Sport Fisherman Shares about Close Call Boat Accident (1:15)
• Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency A Day They'll Never Forget

Recall Notice

• Mustang Survival Inflatable PFDs (pdf)

Marine Safety Alerts

• Navigation Lights (pdf)

New Rules and Regulations

Rules and Regulations have been approved for the Boating Education Program Part 451 of Title 9 NYCRR on September 1, 2010.

We strongly suggest you read these rules and regulations, as they will impact the way the NYSB program is conducted. If you have any questions, please call our office at 518-474-0445 or the instructor-only toll free number 1-888-274-6121.

• New York State Safe Boating Rules and Regulations (pdf)