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 054-10-05
Southport, NC

Course: Boat America
Start Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2025
Hours: 8:00 AM  –  4:00 PM
Duration: 1 Day
Location: Brunswick Electric Membership Corp
795 Ocean Hwy West
Supply,  NC  28462
Contact: Dawn Smith
[email protected]
(910) 540-2140
Course Cost: $35
Website: Click for additional information.
Comments: Class size may be limited so sign up early! For 14 years of age and over. Course cost is $35 unless there are two or more in your party, then the cost is $30 per person. Payment is either cash or check at the door. You can bring non-alcoholic beverages to the class (coffee, soda, etc.). There will be a lunch break where you can bring your own or get something from establishments in the area. To register or for more information, use the email address above.

Posted: Thu, 09 Jan 2025

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