Boating Safety Training at American Legion Post 189

There will be a Boating Safety Training on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 9:00 am -5:00 pm at American Legion Post 189.

Sponsored By US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 56

• Know your boat – parts of the boat and terminology.
• Before you get underway- know before you go, float plans, fueling, trailering,
launching and retrieving.
• Navigating the waterways– navigation rules, night navigation & lights,
navigation aids, anchoring, locks & dams.
• Operating your vessel safely- Loading, trimming, handling, steering, docking,
casting off, anchoring, PWC operations, environmental concerns and courtesy on
the water.
• Legal Requirements – ages to operate, registration, safety, state laws.
• Boating Emergencies, What to do- risk management, boating accidents,
personal injuries, weather emergencies, getting help and helping others.

$20 first family member; $10 each additional member; high school age students are free

Individuals who successfully complete class and pass the exam are awarded
certificates and will receive a Florida State Boater’s ID card.

• PLEASE REGISTER BY CONTACTING
Tom McCarty @ 401-523-2925 or
Tgm.uscgaux@gmail.com