IN-PERSON CLASSES NOW AVAILABLE

We are happy to announce that we are now able to offer in-person classes with limited capacity.

Class locations may vary per class, so please check each class.

Please check back regularly as we hope to post more classes as the year progresses.

For additional USCG Auxiliary classes, please visit the Auxiliary Public Education Center to find classes offered in your area.

Hope to see you soon! For any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at [email protected]

Eric Gritzmacher
USCG AUX, FL-06-08
Pubic Education Officer

Current Class Schedule

Basics of Marine Radio Saturday July 26, 9:00am - 11:00am Location: West Marine, 34235 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point	$20.00/pp
The VHF radio is one of the most important safety devices you have on a boat especially when you are in an emergency situation. This class will teach you how to operate a radio, may mayday calls, contact other vessels, get Coast Guard updates, use the DSC “red button”, as well as other electronic aids to boating.

Boat America Class
August 23, 8:30am - 5:30pm
Location: Dana Point Community Center. 34052 Del Obispo St., Dana Point CA

$40.00/pp

The class will cover what you need to know about operating a boat safely. Subjects include: Rules, navigation, Coast Guard requirements, risk management, aids to navigation, registering your boat and many other subjects to help you be a better and safer boater .

Anyone operating a motorized vessel in California waters must now have a Boater Operator card issued by the State of California. This class will meet the State requirement.

More Classes Coming Soon!

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