Town Of Huntington Offers Advanced Boating Safety Training

HUNTINGTON, NY—"Emergencies on Board," an advanced boating safety training coursepresented by Neptune Sail and Power Squadron in coordination with the Town of Huntington, was announced by Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci this week.

The first presentation of "Emergencies On Board" at Huntington Town Hall will be on Monday, August 12 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The course cost is $20, made payable on the evening of the event by check to: Neptune Sail & Power Squadron. Space is limited to the first 50 students. Attendees may register at neptune11743@gmail.com or (631) 824-7128.

"I am pleased to announce that the Town is expanding the boating safety training provided under the Victoria Gaines Boating Safety Program to now include advanced boating safety courses presented by Neptune Sail and Power Squadron, which address planning for and troubleshooting boating emergencies – information that can save lives," Lupinacci stated via press release.

"Emergencies On Board," along with another course, "Suddenly In Command," will be offered at Town Hall periodically through the year.

The Town of Huntington offers free basic boating safety certification training in the spring season leading into the summer boating months. Attendees who register, attend a full 8-hour course, and pass the test receive a NYS Boating Safety Credential issued by NYS Parks.

The courses now offered by Neptune Sail and Power Squadron at Town Hall provide advanced boating safety training, which complements the basic training course offered by the Town. However, completing the basic boating safety course is not required to attend the advanced training presented by Neptune Sail and Power Squadron.

"I want to continue to thank all that devote their time to ensuring the water safety of the boating community," Lisa Gaines, mother of 7-year-old Victoria Gaines who was killed in a July 4th boating tragedy in 2012, stated. "I appreciate the unending support to my advocacy. One never thinks this could happen to them and it absolutely can. My hope is that boaters of all ages and experience levels continue to educate themselves. I believe this coupled with the new laws on the horizon will ultimately save lives."