N.Y. Navigation Law § 75: Educational program

§ 75. Educational program. In order to protect the public interest in

the prudent and equitable use of the waters of the state and enhance the

enjoyment of pleasure boating and other sports thereon, the commissioner

shall initiate and put into effect a comprehensive educational program

designed to advance boating safety, which provides for the training of

all boat operators in the safe operation of vessels including personal

watercraft and specialty prop-craft.