Public Education Course Flyer: Boat America

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Boat America is a boating certificate class that offers an in-depth and interesting boating safety course, and provides the knowledge needed to obtain a boating certificate.

Some insurance companies will also offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete this course.

TOPICS INCLUDE

  • Introduction to Boating – Types of power boats, boating vocabulary, sailboats, paddle boats, powering boats, and engine types.
  • Boating Law – Boat registration, regulations, hull identification numbers, required safety equipment, Federal boating law, state boating law, and reporting accidents.
  • Safety Equipment – Life jackets, fire extinguishers, sound-producing devices, visual distress signals, anchors, and other safety equipment.
  • Safe Operation and Navigation – Buoys and beacons, aids to navigation, navigation rules, docking, and the dangers of alcohol on the water.
  • Boating Emergencies – Hypothermia, boating accidents, man overboard, capsizing, emergency radio calls, carbon monoxide dangers, and weather.
  • Trailering – Types of trailers, lights, hitches, towing a trailer.
  • Sports and Boating – Water-skiing, hunting and hunting gear, PWC operation, and other boating tips.

Presented by Flotilla 013-04-06
Cape Ann Flotilla, MA

Course: Boat America
Start Date: Sat, 06 May 2023
Hours: 8:00 AM  –  4:30 PM
Duration: 8 Hours
Location: Essex Ma Police Station
11 John Wise Ave
Rt. 133
Essex,  MA  01929
Contact: Evangeline King
nautiduke@gmail.com
(617) 304-7285

Paul Maglio
(978) 857-1734
Course Cost: $45
Website: Click for additional information.
Comments: The Boat America course is recognized by the US Coast Guard and National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. This class will take place in the state-of-the-art conference room at Essex Police Dept and will include the Boat America text book, coffee and donuts, pizza, and beverages. Instructors for the session have over 100 years of combined marine experience. Successful course completion includes MA Boating Safety Certification from the MA Environmental Police that may reduce boat insurance costs. To register please email Evangeline King at Nautiduke@gmail.com. Payment of $45 will be due on the morning of the class by cash or check. Check-in at 07:30.

Posted: Sun, 19 Mar 2023

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