Boating Instructor Resources
Boating Instructor Resources
Please check this website frequently for updates.
Event Manager Online Registration Resources
- Customer Support Phone Number - (844)-525-5603
- Kalkomey Customer Support Email: agencysupport@kalkomey.com
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Course Documents
Forms
Complete your annual instructor renewal survey here
. This must be completed by March 15 of each year, failure to do so may result in the suspension of your certification status.
If you are a volunteer instructor, you must manually sign and return your volunteer service agreement every year by March 15. You can email the document to sbinstructor@parks.ny.gov or return it by mail.
Instructor Application (pdf)
Persons wishing to be certified to teach the NY Safe Boating course should complete this application and mail it to the address on the application or email it to sbinstructor@parks.ny.gov
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.
Resources
- 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)
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.
