Return to Flotilla 2-5's Home Page.

January - August 2026 Class Schedule

United States Coast Guard Auxiliary

Boothbay Harbor, Maine (Flotilla 2-5) 

BE A BETTER MARINER

Mid-Coast Maine has one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, but that beauty can hide hazards that can quickly ruin your day on the water.  Geography, tides and weather can conspire to make even the most experienced mariner opt to stay ashore.

US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 2-5, based at Coast Guard Station Boothbay Harbor, is offering courses that will make you a smarter boater!

Boat America

This boating certificate course meets Maine’s requirement that boat operators born on or after January 1, 1999 must have competed the Boat America course approved by the National Association of Boating Law Administrators in order to operate a boat over 25 HP on inland and coastal waters. Our instructors for the course are experienced boaters who provide additional insights about boating in the Mid-Coast Maine area.

• Date:  March 7, 8, 14 & 15
  
• Time: 4 PM to 6 PM
• Location:  Maine Maritime Museum, Bath, ME
• To Register or For More Information: mainemaritimemuseum.org/event/boothbay-coast-guard-auxillary (207-443-1316)

Navigating Mid-Coast Maine

The nuts and bolts of basic marine navigation, weather, course plotting and voyage planning are covered.  Students get an in-depth look at the many planning factors to help ensure a safe voyage including weather and sea state.  The course utilizes the local area nautical chart, and students will come away with an understanding of Latitude/Longitude, chart structure, symbols, navigation aids, and differences between paper and electronic charts.

• Date:  February 4, 11, 18, 25 & March 4
  
• Time: 6 PM to 8 PM
• Location:  Online - Zoom
• To Register or For More Information: Email David Eastwood at [email protected] or 207-633-4748

Suddenly in Command

Addresses issues that may arise if you encounter situations on the water that require a working knowledge of Emergency Communications, Basic Navigation, Boat Handling, Anchoring and an overview of the items that are legally required to be aboard your boat.

• Date:  January 26 & 28
  
• Time: 6 PM to 8 PM
• Location:  Online - Zoom
• To Register or For More Information: Email David Eastwood at [email protected] or 207-633-4748