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 095-39-04
Four Chicago, IL

Course: Boat America
Start Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2025
End Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2025
Hours: 6:00 PM  –  10:00 PM
Duration: 2 Days
Lessons: 2
Location: Chicago Maritime School
2720 S River Road
Suite 51 Lower Level
Des Plaines,  IL  60018
Contact: Jerry Miarecki
[email protected]
(312) 310-6398
Course Cost: $70
Register By: Mon, 13 Oct 2025
Register: Click to visit registration site

Posted: Mon, 20 Oct 2025

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