Boater Safety Classes

It is that time of year when many of us are thinking about taking to the water. In New York State anyone under the age of 18 must have taken and passed an 8 hour Boater Safety Class in order to operate legally. Also ALL operators of Personal Watercraft (PWC) must also take the same course. Please take a minute to  become aware of this training along with equipping and operating your craft in a safe manner.


Learn more about NYS Boater Safety requirements at this link:
http://nysparks.com/recreation/boating/education.aspx


It is also a good time to inspect your boat or watercraft to be sure you have the proper safety equipment required by NYS law.

Link to required equipment list: http://nysparks.com/recreation/boating/documents/VesselEquipmentGuide.pdf

Get out any enjoy our beautiful waterways.....SAFELY!
- Lakeman

Upcoming safety classes in Cayuga County:

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Cayuga Comm. College, Auburn (Cayuga)

Stiver, Leonard (315)294-8841

This class is for adults and children

The instructor charges a fee for this course. If you are 18 or older in addition to the class fee you will be required to pay NYS Parks a $10.00 fee for your boating safety certificate.

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Montezuma Town Hall, 8102 Dock St., Montezuma (Cayuga)

Malenick, John (315)729-6611

This class is for adults and children

The instructor charges a fee for this course. If you are 18 or older in addition to the class fee you will be required to pay NYS Parks a $10.00 fee for your boating safety certificate.

Thursday, May 02, 2013

Bass Pro Shops, Finger Lakes Mall, Auburn (Cayuga)

Gray, Ralph (315)258-2700

This class is for adults and children, 2 evening session must attend both

The instructor charges a fee for this course. If you are 18 or older in addition to the class fee you will be required to pay NYS Parks a $10.00 fee for your boating safety certificate.

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Montezuma Town Hall, 8102 Dock St., Montezuma (Cayuga)

Malenick, John (315)729-6611

This class is for adults and children

The instructor charges a fee for this course. If you are 18 or older in addition to the class fee you will be required to pay NYS Parks a $10.00 fee for your boating safety certificate.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Scipio Fire Company, 3550 St. Rt. 34, Sciopio (Cayuga)

Nedza, John (315)364-7251

This class is for adults and children, Safe Boating week

There is no cost for this class. If you are 18 or older you will be required to pay NYS Parks a $10.00 fee for your boating safety certificate.

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Montezuma Town Hall, 8102 Dock St., Montezuma (Cayuga)

Malenick, John (315)729-6611

This class is for adults and children

The instructor charges a fee for this course. If you are 18 or older in addition to the class fee you will be required to pay NYS Parks a $10.00 fee for your boating safety certificate.

Saturday, June 01, 2013

Montezuma Town Hall, 8102 Dock St., Montezuma (Cayuga)

Malenick, John (315)729-6611

This class is for adults and children

The instructor charges a fee for this course. If you are 18 or older in addition to the class fee you will be required to pay NYS Parks a $10.00 fee for your boating safety certificate.

Sunday, June 02, 2013

Fair Haven Beach S. P.,Sabin Hall, ,14985 S. P. Rd., F.H. (Cayuga)

Woodard, Ro (315)947-5205

This class is for adults and children

There is no cost for this class. If you are 18 or older you will be required to pay NYS Parks a $10.00 fee for your boating safety certificate.

Sunday, June 09, 2013

Montezuma Town Hall, 8102 Dock St., Montezuma (Cayuga)

Malenick, John (315)729-6611

This class is for adults and children

The instructor charges a fee for this course. If you are 18 or older in addition to the class fee you will be required to pay NYS Parks a $10.00 fee for your boating safety certificate.

Saturday, June 22, 2013

Montezuma Town Hall, 8102 Dock St., Montezuma (Cayuga)

Malenick, John (315)729-6611

This class is for adults and children

The instructor charges a fee for this course. If you are 18 or older in addition to the class fee you will be required to pay NYS Parks a $10.00 fee for your boating safety certificate.

Saturday, July 13, 2013

Montezuma Town Hall, 8102 Dock St., Montezuma (Cayuga)

Malenick, John (315)729-6611

This class is for adults and children

The instructor charges a fee for this course. If you are 18 or older in addition to the class fee you will be required to pay NYS Parks a $10.00 fee for your boating safety certificate.

Boater Safety Courses

 Upcoming Boater Safety Courses in Cayuga County:


Friday, May 18, 2012

Bass Pro Shop, Finger Lakes Mall, Auburn (Cayuga)Gray, Ralph (315)258-2700This class is for adults and children, register with customer serviceThe instructor charges a fee for this course. If you are 18 or older in addition to the class fee you will be required to pay NYS Parks a $10.00 fee for your boating safety certificate.

Saturday, June 09, 2012
Montezuma Town Hall, 8102 Dock St, Montezuma (Cayuga)Malenick, John (315)729-6611This course is for adults and children.The instructor charges a fee for this course. If you are 18 or older in addition to the class fee you will be required to pay NYS Parks a $10.00 fee for your boating safety certificate.

Saturday, June 09, 2012
Town of Summerhill, 13606 Rt. 90, Locke (Cayuga)Nedza, John (315)364-7251This class is for adults and childrenThere is no cost for this class. If you are 18 or older you will be required to pay NYS Parks a $10.00 fee for your boating safety certificate.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Fair Haven State Park, 14985 State Park Rd., Fair Haven (Cayuga)Woodard, Ro (315)947-5205This course is intended for students 18 years of age and olderThere is no cost for this class. If you are 18 or older you will be required to pay NYS Parks a $10.00 fee for your boating safety certificate.

Saturday, June 16, 2012
Scipio Fire Dept., 3850 St. Rt. 34 Scipio (Cayuga)Nedza, John (315)364-7251This class is for adults and childrenThere is no cost for this class. If you are 18 or older you will be required to pay NYS Parks a $10.00 fee for your boating safety certificate.

Saturday, June 23, 2012
Montezuma Town Hall, 8102 Dock St, Montezuma (Cayuga)Malenick, John (315)729-6611This course is for adults and children.The instructor charges a fee for this course. If you are 18 or older in addition to the class fee you will be required to pay NYS Parks a $10.00 fee for your boating safety certificate.

Saturday, June 30, 2012
Ira Fire Station, 12195 Rt. 176, Cato (Cayuga)Nedza, John (315)364-7251This class is for adults and childrenThere is no cost for this class. If you are 18 or older you will be required to pay NYS Parks a $10.00 fee for your boating safety certificate.

Saturday, July 14, 2012
Owasco Fire Dept., 7174 Rt. 38A, Auburn (Cayuga)Nedza, John (315)364-7251This class is for adults and childrenThere is no cost for this class. If you are 18 or older you will be required to pay NYS Parks a $10.00 fee for your boating safety certificate.

Upcoming Boater Safety Classes

The Cayuga County Sheriff's Department will be holding three Boater Safety classes during June and July.

June 18th - 8am -4pm, at the Ira Fire Dept. Route 176 in Cato.

July 9th - 8am -4pm, at the Summerhill Town Hall on Route 90.

July 16th - 8am -4pm, at the Owasco Fire Dept. on Owasco Road, Auburn.

Class size is limited and registration is required by calling Deputy John Nezda at 315.294.8145. The courses are free, but adults will be charged a $10 filing fee when filing for formal credit from the State of NY.

For more information on upcoming classes check out this link:
http://www.nysparks.com/recreation/boating/safety-courses.aspx?cnty=Cayuga&sort=1

Beautiful Day!

Today was gorgeous on the lake! We put some dock in the lake late this afternoon and were impressed with the solitude and beauty.

Temperatures in the 70's, very little if any breeze, the lake was flat. A water skiers dream! The water is still pretty cool but it is warming up fairly fast.  Measured the water temperature and got 57F down 4 feet, and 63F on the surface. Don't forget to wear your PFD's(life jackets) if you are out in the kayak, canoe or boat.

Things look to be shaping up for the holiday weekend. Please be careful out there, and enjoy our beatiful lake!

- Lakeman

Owasco Lake boating ban lifted

The Auburn Citizen is reporting this morning that the boating ban on Owasco Lake has been lifted. The ban was posted last weekend because of high water on local waters.

Boater Safety Classes

Upcoming Cayuga County Boater Safety Courses:


Sunday, May 15, 2011Bass Pro, FingerLakes Mall, Auburn (Cayuga)Instructor: Gray, Ralph (315)258-2700This class is for adults and children, register at customer serviceThe instructor charges a fee for this course. If you are over 18 in addition to the class fee you will be required to pay NYS Parks a $10.00 fee for your boating safety certificate.

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Sat. May 28^th, 2011 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Scipio Fire Department, 3550 State Route 34, Scipio Center, NY. 

Contact Deputy John Nedza at 315 294-8145 to reserve a seat.  Space is limited so reservations are required. Learn more:http://the390.com/finger-lakes-2/cayuga-county-sheriff%E2%80%99s-office-sponsoring-a-boater-safety-course 

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Sunday, June 05, 2011
Cayuga Comm. College, Auburn (Cayuga)Instructors: Stiver, Leonard (315)255-1743This class is for adults and children.The instructor charges a fee for this course. If you are over 18 in addition to the class fee you will be required to pay NYS Parks a $10.00 fee for your boating safety certificate.

Sheriff warns - No Unnecessary Boating

Cayuga County Sheriff David Gould has announced a No Unnecessary Boating warning on Cayuga County waters until the high waters recede. Recent heavy rains in the area have caused local waters to rise and has also brought large amounts of debris to our waterways. Over 3.5" of rain have fallen at Owasco Lake over the past week. The Owasco Lake level at 5:00am today was 713.65'.

Link to Auburn Citizen article: http://auburnpub.com/news/local/article_fd42fd00-73a8-11e0-81c7-001cc4c03286.html

Local Boating Safety Courses

I know the ice isn't out of Owasco Lake yet, but it is never too early to think about boater safety. There are several Boater Safety Training classes coming up over the next several weeks. 

Upcoming local Boater Safety Classes:

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Bass Pro Sportsman Center, Finger Lakes Mall, Auburn (Cayuga)Gray, Ralph (315)258-2700
This class is for adults and childrenThe instructor charges a fee for this course. If you are over 18 in addition to the class fee you will be required to pay NYS Parks a $10.00 fee for your boating safety certificate.
Monday, March 28, 2011Otisco Laker Community Ctr., Amber Rd. Marietta (Onondaga)Gray, Ralph (315)415-8191This class is for adults and children, Sue HarringtonThe instructor charges a fee for this course. If you are over 18 in addition to the class fee you will be required to pay NYS Parks a $10.00 fee for your boating safety certificate.
Saturday, April 09, 2011Fair Haven Yacht Club, 14510 Westside Dr, Fair Haven (Cayuga)Servadio, Samuel (315)488-9704This class is for adults and children, contact Karen LeeThere is no cost for this class. If you are over 18 you will be required to pay NYS Parks a $10.00 fee for your boating safety certificate.
Legal Requirements - Persons Required to Complete a Safety Course

You must hold a safety certificate if:

• You wish to operate a motorboat (other than a personal watercraft) and you are at least 10 years old and less than 18 years old.
• If you are less than 10 years old you may operate a motorboat (non-PWC) only if someone over 18 is on board with you. Anyone may operate a personal watercraft if someone at least 18 years old is riding on the craft and they hold a safety certificate.

For more information on Boating Safety and Marine Navigation laws visit the NYS Parks and Recreation web site:http://nysparks.state.ny.us/recreation/boating/safe-boating.aspx

Boater Safety Class

There is a Boater Safety Class coming up on Saturday July 31st. The Cayuga County Sheriff's Department will be holding the class from 8am to 4pm at the Summerhill Town offices on Route 90.  The classes are free and you MUST pre-register. For more information or to register call 315-294-8145.