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 070-07-07
Polk County Florida, FL

Course: Boat America
Start Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2025
Hours: 8:00 AM  –  5:30 PM
Duration: 9.5 Hours
Location: Polk County Sheriff Command Center
3635 Avenue G Nw
Winter Haven,  FL  33880
Contact: Gilbert F. Thomas
[email protected]
(863) 521-8227
Course Cost: $40.00 per person. D
Comments: Power Point & USCG Auxiliary Certified Instructors. You must register to participate in this class. registration at the door $40.00. Bing a sweater, bag lunch (30 minute lunch ) Students must be at least 10 years of age and all students under 17 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Posted: Fri, 07 Mar 2025

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