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Schuyler County Sheriff's Office 106 Tenth Street Unit 2 Watkins Glen, New York 14891 (607)535-8222 Schuyler County Sheriff's Office Navigation Unit The Schuyler County Sheriff's Department Navigation Division patrols 4 lakes in Schuyler County, Seneca Lake, Cayuta Lake, Waneta & Lamoka Lakes. The Division's Deputies operate 3 patrol boats and a personal watercraft. A 25' OMC Hydro Sport that is assigned to Seneca Lake, a 21' Crestliner and a 17' Larson and a Personal Watercraft is loaned to the Sheriff's Department each year through the Kawasaki Motorsports Law Loan Program and provided by Glider City Motorsports. The Navigation Division offers Boater Safety Courses through out the year. In 2004, 13 courses were conducted including classes at Watkins Glen High School, Steele Memorial Library, and at the Town of Wayne Town Hall. 375 students were issued certificates through the program. Persons interested in taking a course can contact the Sheriff's Department at 607-535-8222. Boaters are reminded that as of January 1, 2004 it became mandatory that every person who operates a Personal Watercraft must have successfully completed a Boaters Safety Course. It is also mandatory for children between 10 and 18 years of age to have completed a Boaters Safety Course if they are going to operate any type of motorized vessel when there is not a person at least 18 years of age in the boat to supervise. The New York State Office of Parks & Recreation - Marine & Recreational Vehicles maintains a web site at http://www.nysparks.com/boats. Boater Safety Courses that are being offered are posted on the site along with important information equipment that is required, boating laws and boating safety. Totals for 2004 Man Hours 487Vessels Inspected 215Verbal Warnings Issued 103Summons's Issued 84Recovered Vessels (lost or stolen) 5Rescues 1Stranded Boater Assists 31Complaints Answered 62 (Loud Vessel, Fireworks, Reckless Operation & Speeding Vessels)Property Damage Accidents 1Personal Injury Accidents 0Special Events Patrolled 6 |