WINTHROP — Town Manager Anthony Marino and Harbormaster Arthur Hickey share that the Winthrop Harbormaster’s Marine Unit, in conjunction with the Massachusetts Environmental Police, will be offering Basic Boating Safety courses at the Town Landing.
The Massachusetts Legislature recently passed legislation requiring that anyone operating a motorized vessel in Massachusetts possess a Boater Safety Certificate by April 1, 2028. Those who were born after 1989 must obtain a certificate by April 1, 2026.
In response, the Winthrop Harbormaster will be offering Boating Safety Courses to anyone age 12 and up throughout 2025. The classes are being offered at no cost.
The courses are nationally approved. Course completion will allow anyone to operate a boat in states requiring Basic Boating Safety courses.
All classes will be held at the Town Marina, 707 Shirley St. Classes are scheduled for May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31 and June 7, all from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information, or to register to take one of the courses, visit the Winthrop Harbormaster’s website at: https://www.winthropma.gov/659/Boating-Safety-Course.
