The Cortland County Sheriff’s Department will be offering a boater's safety course on May 17th and 18th at the Cortland Armory Located on Wheeler Ave in the City of Cortland.

  Those wishing to attend this course must Pre-register at the Cortland County Sheriff’s Department, or by calling Pam McLean at 607-758-6150. This course will be held at the Cortland Armory located at 25 Wheeler Ave, Cortland, N.Y. 13045. Space is limited for the free course, which will be offered on May 17th and May 18th, 2008, starting at 8:00am both days.

  Youths between the ages of 10 and 18 years of age must take the course and earn a safety certificate before they may lawfully operate a powerboat alone in New York State. The sheriff's Department would also like to remind anyone wishing to operate a Personal Watercraft or Jet Ski, must also attend this course and receive a certificate before they can legally operate a personal watercraft.

  The course, sponsored by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the State Bureau of Marine and Recreational Vehicles, is being offered locally by the Cortland County Sheriff’s Department.

  Any question's or concerns may be directed to Sgt. Michael Winchell, or CPO. Paul Knapp at
753-3311.