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The last EAlert regarding New Jersey boating safety requirements stated that anyone intending to race in NEW JERSEY must have taken the NEW JERSEY Boating Safety test. That is not correct. If you have a boating safety certificate from your own state, that will work for racing purposes in New Jersey.
On http://njsp.org/maritime/faq.html you can find more information. It states,
" Out-of-state residents are not exempt from the education requirement listed above; however, the law states that an out-of-State resident who is at least 16 years of age and who will be in this State for less than 90 days may operate a power vessel on the waters of the State of New Jersey if they possess a boat safety certificate issued by their state of residence, or if they possess written proof of successful completion of a boat safety course approved by another state, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (N.A.S.B.L.A.) or the United States Coast Guard.
It may be useful to have a copy of the above with you at a New Jersey race, along with your certificate from your boating safety class.
Robin Shane checked out online reports that boat racers were exempt. Not so. She received confirmation from the New Jersey Marine Services Bureau:
Robin, If you are at least 16 years of age and you will be in this State for less than 90 days you may operate a power vessel on the waters of the State of New Jersey if you possess a boat safety certificate issued by your state of residence. There are no exemptions for racing events that exempt participants from the provisions of 12:7-61 "Operation of power vessels, personal watercraft; boat safety course requirements; violations."
(Racers are exempt from certain other laws regarding noise, etc.)
Check out www.uscgboating.org/safety/courses.htm for U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary-approved courses in your state.
For NASBLA-approved courses, visit www.nasbla.net/courseListing.php
In some states, you may be able to take a free online course. Visit www.boatus.org
Boating safety course at Lake Hopatcong
The State of New Jersey now requires all racers to have a Boating Safety Certificate on hand in order to race. You can get certified as follows;
1) You can receive a boat safety certificate from your home state. Visit one of the accredited providers listed on the websites above, select your state and take the course. Once you pass your state's test, you may print a confirmation. You will need to keep that with you until your card arrives. This is allowed as long as you are not staying in New Jersey more than 90 days.
2) If you are over 27, you can opt out of the class and take the test at Lake Hopatcong Saturday morning at 8:00 AM, May 16th. The cost will be $25.00 (less than the online/in-person 8-hour test). Once you pass, you will get your card, which is good for New Jersey residents and out-of-state people, as well as Canadian racers.
3) If you are under 27 and your state does not allow you to take the first portion of their test online (not listed) you must first take the New Jersey test online, and then bring your confirmation to Lake Hopatcong so you can take the final test and get your certificate.
Note that the cutoff for opting out of the 8-hour class is June 1, 2009; so if you are going to Wildwood, Mays Landing or other New Jersey race, you will need to take the 8-hour class if you don't take the course at Lake Hopatcong.
Also, you need to let me know if you are going to the class. Please e-mail me at coderedracing@msn.com if you are attending. There will be no walk-ins!
Bill Pierce, Race Director LHRA
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On http://njsp.org/maritime/faq.html you can find more information. It states,
" Out-of-state residents are not exempt from the education requirement listed above; however, the law states that an out-of-State resident who is at least 16 years of age and who will be in this State for less than 90 days may operate a power vessel on the waters of the State of New Jersey if they possess a boat safety certificate issued by their state of residence, or if they possess written proof of successful completion of a boat safety course approved by another state, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (N.A.S.B.L.A.) or the United States Coast Guard.
It may be useful to have a copy of the above with you at a New Jersey race, along with your certificate from your boating safety class.
Robin Shane checked out online reports that boat racers were exempt. Not so. She received confirmation from the New Jersey Marine Services Bureau:
Robin, If you are at least 16 years of age and you will be in this State for less than 90 days you may operate a power vessel on the waters of the State of New Jersey if you possess a boat safety certificate issued by your state of residence. There are no exemptions for racing events that exempt participants from the provisions of 12:7-61 "Operation of power vessels, personal watercraft; boat safety course requirements; violations."
(Racers are exempt from certain other laws regarding noise, etc.)
Check out www.uscgboating.org/safety/courses.htm for U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary-approved courses in your state.
For NASBLA-approved courses, visit www.nasbla.net/courseListing.php
In some states, you may be able to take a free online course. Visit www.boatus.org
Boating safety course at Lake Hopatcong
The State of New Jersey now requires all racers to have a Boating Safety Certificate on hand in order to race. You can get certified as follows;
1) You can receive a boat safety certificate from your home state. Visit one of the accredited providers listed on the websites above, select your state and take the course. Once you pass your state's test, you may print a confirmation. You will need to keep that with you until your card arrives. This is allowed as long as you are not staying in New Jersey more than 90 days.
2) If you are over 27, you can opt out of the class and take the test at Lake Hopatcong Saturday morning at 8:00 AM, May 16th. The cost will be $25.00 (less than the online/in-person 8-hour test). Once you pass, you will get your card, which is good for New Jersey residents and out-of-state people, as well as Canadian racers.
3) If you are under 27 and your state does not allow you to take the first portion of their test online (not listed) you must first take the New Jersey test online, and then bring your confirmation to Lake Hopatcong so you can take the final test and get your certificate.
Note that the cutoff for opting out of the 8-hour class is June 1, 2009; so if you are going to Wildwood, Mays Landing or other New Jersey race, you will need to take the 8-hour class if you don't take the course at Lake Hopatcong.
Also, you need to let me know if you are going to the class. Please e-mail me at coderedracing@msn.com if you are attending. There will be no walk-ins!
Bill Pierce, Race Director LHRA
Send your news
Email your news to news@apba-racing.com for the next E-Alert!
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