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News & Events
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Lighthouse Music Fest 2011
Click here to view information on the Lighthouse Music Fest held on Saturday, September 3rd, 11am-6pm (rain date Sunday the 4th). |
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America's Boating Course Class Schedule - Spring 2011
04/14/11 - The course content has been developed in conjunction with state boating safety agencies responsible for boater education, is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), and is recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard.
You will receive:
A 244 Page full-color book, comprehensive boating information, and introduction to navigation
Animated, narrated home- study CD
Digital charting DVD with software and all United States charts
After passing the proctored exam you will receive New York State and United States Power Squadron Boating Safety Certification and:
Six months free membership in USPS which enables you to:
Attend member meetings, dinners and parties at the Northport Yacht Club
Attend picnics and parties throughout the Summer
Participate in Squadron boating activities and raft-ups at our mooring in Lloyd Harbor
Receive discounts on boating insurance and supplies
Starting May 4th at the Britannia Yachting Center
Classes are from 7:00 to 9:00 PM for six weeks. Please call to pre-register (631-824-7128). Registration is on May 4th from 6:30 to 7:00 PM.
Cost: $55.00 ($50 for those 10 to 16 years of age.)
Accelerated Course at the Huntington Library (Starting May 21st)
Earn your NYS Boating Safety Certificate on two Saturdays!
Saturday, May 21st 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM and
Saturday June 4th, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Register at the Huntington Library or call (631-824-7128).
Cost: $55.00 ($50 for those 10 to 16 years of age.)
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9th Annual NY State Boating Safety Course
03/18/11 - For the 9th consecutive year, the Town of Huntington is partnering with the Centerport Fire Department offering the New York State Boaters Safety Course. The course is given free of charge.
"Recreational boating is a source of great pleasure for many but each boating season can bring needless accidents," said Councilman Mark Cuthbertson. "This is one of the best courses a boater can take in learning how to prevent accidents, injuries, drowning and property damage."
The course is available for those 10 years and older and it is designed as a comprehensive course teaching fundamentals of safe boating operation including accidents and emergencies, boat operation, equipment, fueling, navigation, etc. The course will be held at the Centerport Fire Department, 9 Park Circle, Centerport on March 21, 23 and 25th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Attendees must be present at all three sessions to receive their boating certificate.
For more information or to register, please contact the Huntington Harbor Master's office at 351-3255.Residents are also encouraged to visit the NY State Parks website: www.nysparks.com or to call toll free: 1-888-274-6121 to request information. |
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Safe Boating Course 2011
03/10/11 - The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 22-01 will be offering Safe Boating Courses Boating Skills and Seamanship (BS&S) and NYS Young Boaters Course Both the Boating Skills & Seamanship and NYS Young Boaters classes will start on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 7:30-9:30 PM in rooms 703 & 701 respectively at the Half Hollow Hills HS on Vanderbilt Parkway in Dix Hills. Both classes will meet for six consecutive Tuesday evenings.
There is a $59.00 fee for the BS&S class. There is no charge for the NYSYB class. The age range for the NYSYB class is 10-17, although seventeen year olds might want to opt for the adult class. Completion of The NYS Young Boaters course allows children under the age of 18 to legally operate any type of propelled boat in New York State.
Many insurance companies will offer discounts on boat insurance to individuals who successfully complete these courses.
Great opportunity for parents and children to learn boating safety together.
Contact: Tony Schwally @ 631-586-1456 : http://www.cgaux-huntington.org/public-courses
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DEC Awards Village $2M in Water-Quality Improvement Grants
11/17/10 - Northport Village has been awarded almost $2 million from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation''s Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Statewide Grant Program.
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Contact Info
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Greater Huntington Council of
Yacht & Boating Clubs, Inc.
P.O. Box 2124
Halesite, New York 11743
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Huntington Waterways
Incident Report Form
Fill this form out to report an accident, theft, or other incident that happened in the Huntington waterways.
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Member Benefits
Greater Huntington Council sponsors offer all members up to a 10% discount on products and services when a Greater Huntington Council membership card is presented at purchase. Click here to view the Member Benefits page for a listing of our sponsors.
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