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Students must register in advance of the class to be eligible to attend.
One of the Coast Guard Auxiliary's cornerstone missions is to educate the public on recreational boating safety. Our program for 2022 features the Boat America course taught by experienced instructors. All graduates receive the Florida Boating Safety Education I.D. Card which is required for all boaters born after January 1, 1988.
Our 2025 classes are offered on the third Saturday of each month except December. Class times are 8am to 5pm.
2025 class dates:
- 18 January
- 15 February
- 15 March
- 19 April
- 17 May
- 21 June
- 19 July
- 16 August
- 20 September
- 18 October
- 15 November
Brevard County Sheriff's Conference Room
Integrated Maritime Operations Complex (IMOC)
640 Magellan Road, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
The parking area and the entrance door are at the first left turn (onto Magellan Road) after turning onto Grouper Road from Route 401. Enter the door marked 640. Click here for a map.
Our program not only gives you valuable information, but allows you to interact one-on-one with our instructors who are experienced, seasoned boaters with extensive local knowledge.
There is a $40 fee for the classroom course. This amount covers class materials and a lunch which includes a sub sandwich, chips, and a drink.
For questions, email us at [email protected] or call (321) 290-1662.Safe boating is no accident!
