Boater Safety

Boater Safety
Boater Safety 2

The Chemung County Sheriff's Office will be holding its annual Boater Safety Classes.

The class is limited to 30 attendees. The youngest person who can attend a class is 10 years of age by the date the class is offered. Soon, all persons operating any motorized watercraft will need to have a Boater's License. 

See your birth year to see when the course is required:

  • Born after 1/1/1978 - must complete course in 2024
  • All motorized boat operators must have a license in 2025, regardless of age.

There will be no fee for the class, and a 30-minute lunch break will be provided. Participants may pack a lunch or go out if time allows.

The class will be held on the dates listed below from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM:

  1. 5/4/24 at Southport Fire Department
  2. 5/11/24 at Golden Glow Fire Department
  3. 5/18/24 at West Elmira Fire Department

Anyone interested in attending a class is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office at (607) 737-2987 extension 74104. 

Reminder: class sizes are limited to 30 attendees, and you must pre-register to attend.