Boating Resources
Please follow the links below to download these materials in Adobe
PDF Format.
The New York State Boater's Guide (pdf) is a complete
reference source with all of the rules and regulations you need to know in order to boat safely
and legally in New York State.
A complete listing of all of the launch sites operated by New York State Parks and the Dept. of
Environmental Conservation. Listed by waterway, this brochure gives a brief description of the site as
well as directions to the location. For more information regarding a site, please call the State Parks
or DEC headquarters in the region of interest.
Recreational Boating Report (pdf)
The Recreational Boating Report is printed each spring by State Parks. It provides:
- an overview of the boating safety programs for which State Park has responsibility;
- vessel registration figures for each county;
- a report on Marine Law Enforcement activity across the state;
- and a detailed look at boating accidents in the previous year.
Regulatory Forms
Hull Identification Number Application (pdf)
Floating Object Permit Application (pdf)
Regatta Permit Application (pdf)
Accident Report Form (pdf)
Study Guide for Public Vessel Operators License (pdf)
Application for Public Vessel Operators License (pdf)
Application to Certify a Public Vessel (pdf)
If you cannot open these forms, please call (518) 474-0445 and a copy will be mailed to you.
Publications
Kayak & Canoe Guide to Long Island State Parks (pdf)
Other Sources of Information
New York State Canal Corporation
200 Southern Blvd.
PO Box 189
Albany, NY 12201-0189
(518) 471-5016
BoatUS is a national boater's organization
that maintains a database of boating safety course throughout the country. For course information call 1-800-336-BOAT.
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
United States Power Squadron
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