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About Boating Safely (ABS) Course

 One of our most popular classes is the About Boating Safely (ABS) Course. This is one of the courses that is required for membership in the Coast Guard Auxiliary, and it is one we encourage all recreational boaters to sign up for. This boating class is not just for beginning boaters, but seasoned veterans as well.

It will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in many states. Many boat insurance companies will offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete About Boating Safely.

Course Overview

This is a classroom (seminar) version of our popular boating course. It is an exciting, in-depth boating safety course. This beginner boating class will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in many states. Many boat insurance companies will offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete About Boating Safely. This is an excellent course for adults and teenagers. We encourage you to bring your family and friends. About Boating Safely is a NASBLA approved boating safety course accepted by all 50 states. Students will be issued a U.S.C.G. Auxiliary Certificate and U.S.C.G. Auxiliary Wallet Card.

South Carolina law requires a person under 16 years of age to pass a boating safety course approved by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources or be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old who is not under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs in order to operate a vessel powered by 15 horsepower or more.

Even if not required by law to get the South Carolina boating license, many boaters take the boat safety course in order to save on their PWC or boat insurance.