Good info Rolmops. I did the BoatUS online class last year. It took 4-5 hours, but on my schedule. You can stop at any time during the course and save what you’ve completed. I also had the anchor icon added to my enhanced NYS drivers license. Not to difficult to do.
One thing I noticed during the course and also in the text above is you don’t need a boating course when renting a power boat. Not sure about jet skis. You would think this group would need the instructions more than anyone. The popularity of boat clubs for renting is growing every year, meaning more inexperienced people on the water.
Happy New Year!