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USCG Boating Safety Resource Center
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BOATING SKILLS AND SEAMANSHIP COURSE:
This course is geared toward the recreational boater. It is a two day course focused on boating safety.
Please make checks to USCGAUX Flotilla 87 and mail to:♦ Course: Boating Skills & Seamanship
♦ Date: Next class TBD
♦ Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
♦ Place: Coast Guard Station Noyo River Training Room, Fort Bragg, CA
♦ Cost: $40 if paid by TBD and $50 thereafter, payable to USCGAUX Flotilla 87
♦ Auxiliary members free
P.O. Box 454
Little River, CA 95456-0454
Please email our PE Officer if you have questions about the course.
Syllabus Outline
Which boat is for you
BS&S Class Instructor Materials
Instructors:
 | Chris Jewell |
 | Glenn Funk |
| Harold Hauck | |
 | Ken Reynoldson |
Other classes available in your area, country wide
*Note: some insurance companies lower boat premiums with proof of course completion. Check with your insurance company to see if they offer a discount.)
Safety Corner
Recreational Boating Statistics 2015
Avoiding Propeller Injuries
A very good article on how to avoid propeller strike and staying safe this year.
How long can you tread water?
While many boaters don't think to wear their life jackets, most people also don't think they'll be treading water for more than half a day. Watch this interesting video and read about Arlen's experience.
Downloadable Float Plans: Before you leave the shore, fill it out and give to your friends and family.USCG Float Plan from http://www.floatplancentral.org
Another Float Plan pdf file and Word doc file.
Please wear your PFD/life jacket. Sneaker waves are common at Noyo River entrance.
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This page was last updated on Apr. 7, 2017.