Public Education Classes
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Safety Educations
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary courses provide instruction to boaters at all levels, from the fundamental to the advanced. Our courses are taught by experienced and knowledgeable instructors committed to the highest standards of the U.S. Coast Guard.
The links below provide short descriptions of each course.
The WA Boater education card is needed for
everyone born after 1January 1955
Born before 1 Jan 1955 Boater Education Card not required
Per RCW 79A,60.640
Tri-Cities
2021 Boating Class Schedule
Class Schedule - Updated as classes are added
About Boating Safely (ABS)
Meets WA and OR boater education requirements
Suddenly In Command (SIC)
A class for the First-Mate
and passengers
What you need to know if
you are SUDDENLY IN COMMAND of the boat
Boating Skills & Seamanship (BS&S)
Meets WA and OR boater education requirements.
Registration Instructions
You must preregister. Please call Brad Neilson USCG Auxiliary at 509-543-4959
to register or for more information.
Class cost will depend on the class material and location (we attempt keep cost low).
The costs are payable at the first class in cash or by check to the
“US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 85”
USCGAUX Boating Safety Education
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Abbreviation
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Course
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Length
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Audience
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ABS
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8 hours
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All boaters
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SS&S
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8 -13 lessons
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Sailors
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WN
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8 -13 lessons
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All Boaters
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BS&S
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8 -13 lessons
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Power Boaters
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GPSFM
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3 hours
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All boaters
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HRNC
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3 hours
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All Boaters
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SIC
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4 hours
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All Boaters
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PSA
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4 hours
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All boaters
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PWC
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1 hour
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All boaters
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WP
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1 to 3 hours
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10-12 year olds
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B&F
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1 hour
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4-9 year olds
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