U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary To Host Boater Safety Class in Hampton Bays.

The Coast Guard Auxiliary is hosting a class to teach the NYS Boater Safety Requirements in Hampton Bays.

By John Walthers, Community Contributor

Apr 28, 2026 12:08 pm EDT

This post was contributed by a community member.

Andrew Tarantino, Division Commander of Eastern Long Island Division teaches at a recent boater safety course. (John Walthers- U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Eastern Long Island Division Public Affairs.)

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary East Moriches Flotilla will host a “Boat America” Boating Safety Class on Saturday, May 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Hampton Bays Library.

The class is open to both children and adults ages 10 and older and meets the New York State boater education requirements needed to legally operate a boat, Jet Ski, or other personal watercraft.

Participants will learn essential boating safety skills, navigation rules, emergency procedures, and safe vessel operation from experienced Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors.

Advance registration is encouraged. For additional information or to register, contact Jim Agals at (631) 283-2527 or by email at jimagals@msn.com.

Boater Safety Course Flyer provided by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. (U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary )

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