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Sail Salem To Offer Boating Safety Course Ahead Of New MA Mandate
Those born after Jan. 1, 1989 will need to gain a valid safety certification as of April 1.
SALEM, MA — With the new state law requiring boating safety certification for all motorized boat owners of a certain age by the beginning of April, Sail Salem is offering a safety certificate course this spring.
The Hansen-Milone Act requires any operator born after Jan. 1, 1989 to get a safety certificate for this summer season. Those born before 1989 have until 2028 to be certified.
The new law applies to PWC, powerboats, and even sailboats under power.
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Regulations go into effect on April 1. However, citations won't be issued until Sept. 1.
Sail Salem is partnering with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary (Marblehead Squadron) to offer a class on April 25 in the Function Hall at Winter Island in Salem.
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The cost is $50, which includes eight hours of instruction and test, the textbook, and all paperwork for the certificate.
Pizza will be provided for a working lunch.
Sign-in begins at 8:45 a.m. with the class running from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Class size is limited, so advanced registration is advised.
More information on the course can be found here.
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