Boat Safety & Awareness

Yacht And Boating Council To The Rescue – Huntington’s waterways are about to get a little bit safer. That’s because on Feb. 11 the Huntington Harbormaster’s office accepted a donation of a stokes basket from the Greater Huntington Council of Yachting and Boating Clubs (GHCYBC). Representatives of the boating organization office were joined by Supervisor Chad Lupinacci, Councilman Ed Smyth and Councilwoman Joan Cergol at Halesite Marina to turn over the rescue equipment to the harbormaster. A stokes basket is a metal litter used in rescue operations. The device will be used by the Town’s Department of Maritime Services [...]

Limit the people aboard to those family members you share your home with—no guests. Don’t raft up with other boats or pull up onto a beach close to another boat. Be careful to maintain a safe distance from others during activities like loading up at the marina or fueling. After doing anything that requires touching a multi-use marina or dock item disinfect by washing your hands or using a hand sanitizer as soon as possible.

New York State PAUSE – Change in Status ​for Marinas, Boatyards, and Recreational Marine Manufacturers Thursday, April 19th, 2020 M​arinas, boatyards, and recreational marine manufacturers, for ongoing marina operations and boat repair/maintenance, where such facilities adhere to strict social distancing and sanitization protocols. Use of such sites for the purposes of personal use or operation of boats or other watercraft is permissible, provided that no establishment offer chartered watercraft services or rentals. Restaurant activity at such sites are limited to take-out or delivery only. For additional information, please see the links below. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/amid-ongoing-covid-19-pandemic-governor-cuomo-governor-murphy-governor-lamont-announce https://esd.ny.gov/guidance-executive-order-2026 --------------- Please note, the boating [...]

New York State PAUSE – Maritime Facilities Closed for Recreational Use Thursday, April 9th, 2020 According to County Executive Bellone’s office, Marina’s are considered non-essential businesses. The question was asked about people working on their own boats on a conference call, Executive Bellone said they can NOT work on their own boats as it is non essential as deemed by the Governor. With regard to recreational marina’s, public, private and commercial. The Governor’s Executive Order have deemed the aforementioned marinas’ non-essential therefore they should cease operations (reduce non-essential staff by 100%), including boat yard operations. Sale of fuel is [...]

All Town Maritime Facilities Are Closed to Recreational Use Until Further Notice Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Due to directives from Suffolk County mandating the closure of recreational maritime facilities and the subsequent and planned closures of privately-operated marinas, the Department of Maritime Services is delaying the opening of Town Maritime facilities due to the presence and usage of high-touch surfaces and close proximity to other patrons required at these facilities. All Town Maritime facilities are closed to recreational use until further notice. The Department of Maritime Services, in consultation with advice given by Suffolk County, health officials and other [...]

Covid-19 Update – New York State Parks Tuesday, March 30, 2020 Covid-19 Update. New York State Parks encourages all boaters to recreate locally, practice social distancing, and use common sense to protect themselves and others. Avoid crowded launch sites and congregating at marinas - launch or depart the slip as quickly as possible. For guidance on visiting the outdoors during the Covid-19 outbreak, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/covid19/ . New York's waters remain cold throughout the spring. Life jacket wear is required through May 1 on pleasure boats less than 21 feet long and dressing in layers is recommended to avoid hypothermia. [...]

SCPD Marine Bureau will be offering the NYS Safe Boating CourseWednesday, January 15, 2020The SCPD Marine Bureau will be offering the NYS Safe Boating Course to the public. New state law will require ALL boat operators regardless of age to have a safety certificate by 2025, don’t wait, get yours now.Dates: (must attend both sessions, 8 hours total)Jan 27/28 Mon/Tue 6pm - 10 pmFeb 17/18 Mon/Tue 6pm - 10 pmMarch 23/24 Mon/Tue 6pm - 10pmApril 27/28 Mon/Tue 6 pm - 10 pmMay 18/19 Mon/Tue 6pm - 10 pmTo enroll, please call the Marine Bureau Desk at  (631) 854-8382.These classes fill-up [...]

November 9th, 2018 – The three operating pump out stations are listed below.  All others have been winterized, although Halesite Marina was inoperative it has been repaired and is back on-line. Cold Spring Harbor location Woodbine Marina- Northport Halesite Marina-Huntington