Boating Safety Training by U.S. Coast Guard

PLEASE NOTE: If you’re attending this course, you must pre-register. We provided the registration below.

The Boating Safety Training is a course on responsible boating. Learn From the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary! $20 first family member, and $10 each additional member. FREE to high school age students!

• 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.

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

If you are attending this course, YOU NEED TO REGISTER.

• REGISTRATION – Tom McCarty @ 401-523-2925 or Tgm.uscgaux@gmail.com

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