In this beginner boating class, you will gain the basic knowledge to safely trailer, navigate, and operate a small vessel.  This class will give you all the information needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification that many states are beginning to require. Topics covered include: introduction to boating, types of boats, boating laws, boating regulations, required boat safety equipment, operating safely, visual-distress signals, dock lines, anchors and anchoring techniques, and aids to navigation system. Many boat insurance companies will offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete “About Boating Safely”. 

This course is taught by members of the U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary.

This class meets on Monday and Wednesday evenings from May 14, 2018 to May 23, 2018 from 6-8 pm.