Boating Courses
Venice Auxiliary Courses for 2024Most courses will be offered virtually however there are two (2) in person classes this year. If you have questions or would like more info on when in person classes will resume, call Judi at 941-492-5904
Online zoom interactive sessions are taught by the same Coast Guard Auxiliary certified instructors who present in-person classes. The same materials are used for the online and in-person classes and are included in the fee.
BOATING SKILLS AND SEAMANSHIP
Info: Course is held virtually over 5 sessions on Mondays and Thursdays 6pm-9pm
Fee: $40 for the class and $20 for the book
Registration: Click here to register.
PAY ONLINE: Click here to pay online.
(paste this link into your search box and click on it in case the above does not work) https://portal.icheckgateway.com/VeniceUSCGAUX86/Login.aspx
BS&S 2024 Class Dates
January 8,11,15,18,22, 6-9pm, M,Th
February 5,8,12,15,19, 6-9pm, M,Th
March 4,7,11,14,18,21,25 6-9pm, M,Th
(in-person class--7 sessions)
April 8,11,15,18,22, 6-9pm, M,Th
May 6,9,13,16,20, 6-9pm, M,Th
June 3,6,10,13,17, 6-9pm, M, Th
July 8,11,15,18,22, 6-9pm, M,Th
August 5,8,12,15,19, 6-9pm, M,Th
September 9,12,16,19,23 6-9pm,M,Th
October 7,10,14,17,21,24,28 6-9pm, M,Th
(in-person class--7 sessions)
November 4,7,11,14,18, 6-9pm
SUDDENLY IN COMMAND
Info: Course is held virtually Thursdays 7pm-9pm
Registration: Click here to register
2024 Class Dates: January 25, May 2, Sept 26
GPS FOR MARINERS
Info: Course is held in-person, Wednesday-Friday 6pm-9pm
Fee: $40 plus the cost of the book
Registration: Click here to register
2024 Class Dates
February 21,22,23
November 20,21,22,At this time, all classes are $40 per person and there are no refunds for missed classes, but you can take the same class at a later date.
If you prefer to pay by check--Checks are made out to VENICE USCG AUX Fl 86 and may be mailed to Judi Bidwick, 547 Park Estates Square, Venice, Florida 34293
DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED LATER:
BOAT AMERICA--8 HOURS
PADDLING AMERICA—Kayaks, Canoes, Stand-up Paddleboards--1 DAY
BASIC COASTAL NAVIGATION/WEEKEND NAVIGATOR--TBA
Youth Classes are held by request
Weekend Classes can be arranged for groups
Please call for information: Judi Bidwick 941-492-5904