About Boating Safely
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering the About Boating Safely course on the 17th April 2021 via a Zoom meeting.
This beginner boating class will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in many states. Many boat insurance companies will offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete About Boating Safely. For more information and registrations, Click Here.
| Course: | About Boating Safely |
| Start Date: | Sat, 17 Apr 2021 |
| End Date: | Sat, 17 Apr 2021 |
| Hours: | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Duration: | 8 Hours |
| Location: | Online Course Zoom Class Freeport, NY 11520 |
| Contact: | Alan Alterman uscgauxdiv13classes@gmail.com (516) 325-1251 |
| Course Cost: | $50 |
| Website: | Click for additional information. |
| Register: | Click to visit registration site |
| Comments: | US Coast Guard Auxiliary Certification, NASBLA approved |
TOPICS INCLUDE:
Introduction to Boating - Types of power boats; sailboats; outboards; paddle boats; houseboats; different uses of boats; various power boating engines; jet drives; family boating basics.
Boating Law - Boat registration; boating regulation; hull identification number; required boat safety equipment; operating safely and reporting accidents; protecting the marine environment; Federal boat law; state boating laws; personal watercraft requirements.
Boat Safety Equipment - Personal flotation devices ("life jackets"); fire extinguishers; sound-producing devices; visual-distress signals; dock lines and rope; first aid kit; anchors and anchor lines; other boating safety equipment. About Boating Safely
Safe Boating - Bow riding; alcohol and drug abuse; entering, loading, and trimming a boat; fueling portable and permanent tanks; steering with a tiller and a wheel; docking, undocking and mooring; knots; filing a float plan; checking equipment, fuel, weather and tides; using charts; choosing and using an anchor; safe PWC handling; general water safety.
Navigation - The U.S. Aids to Navigation system; types of buoys and beacons; navigation rules (sometimes referred to as right-of-way rules); avoiding collisions; sound signals; PWC "tunnel vision."
Boating Problems - Hypothermia; boating accidents and rescues; man overboard recovery; capsizing; running aground; river hazards; strainers: emergency radio calls; engine problems; equipment failures; carbon monoxide (CO); other boating and PWC problems.
Trailering, Storing and Protecting Your Boat - Types of trailers; trailer brakes, lights, hitches, tires, and bearings; loading, balancing, and towing a trailer; towing (and backing) a trailer; boat launching and retrieving; boat storage and theft protection; launching, retrieving and storing a PWC.
Hunting and Fishing, Water-skiing and River Boating - Carrying hunting gear and weapons in a boat; fishing from a boat; water-skiing safety guidelines and hand signals; water-skiing with a PWC; navigating rivers, and other boating tips.
America's Boating Course is taught by our most qualified, experienced and seasoned USCG Auxiliarists.
+++We can do private classes for organizations such as, Police, Firemen, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc.+++
Please call us to obtain info for your organization.
America's Boating Course is an eight-hour, seven-chapter course designed to appeal to hunters, anglers, personal watercraft operators and other boaters who cannot find time for a full, comprehensive course. America's Boating Course was developed by the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in cooperation with the U. S. Power Squadrons and Mosby Lifeline, and is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). It is also approved in all 50 states.
Many boat insurance companies will offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete America's Boating Course. And, this beginner boating class will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in many states..
Individuals who successfully complete the course and exam are awarded certificates and cards.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxilary Modern Marine Navigation
***Enter Coast Guard Auxilliary flotilla number 0141312 for a 10% DISCOUNT***
The BoatUS Foundation and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary present Modern Marine Navigation!
Whether you want to improve your navigational skills on your local waters, or you’re longing to cruise in foreign and exotic locations, Modern Marine Navigation will help you on your way to become a better boater conveniently, in your own home. With this course you will learn the basics of plotting, reading charts, identifying ATONs and using them to find your way on the water as well as an introduction to electronic navigation all presented online where you can study at your own pace. This is the only navigation course to be completely vetted by the US Coast Guard Navigation Center.