Boat Wreck-less Take a Boating Safety Course Who should take a course? Who is required legally to take a course? Anyone who is on the water in a mechanized, wind, or human-powered vessel. Anyone operating a personal watercraft. You must be at least 14 years of age. If you were born on or after: You will need a boating safety certificate when operating a motorized vessel in: January 1, 1993 January 1, 1988 January 1, 1983 January 1, 1978 2020 2022 2023 2024 All operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age, will need a boating safety certificate by January 1, 2025 Classroom and Online Courses Available parks.ny.gov WearItNewYork.com 64http://parks.ny.gov http://www.WearItNewYork.com