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 070-03-09
Dania Beach, FL

Course: Boat America
Start Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2023
End Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2023
Hours: 9:00 AM  –  5:00 PM
Duration: 1 Day
Location: International Game Fishing Association Museum
300 Gulf Stream Way
Dania Beach,  FL  33004
Contact: Natalie Bunting
bunting.uscgaux@gmail.com
(754) 246-8299
Course Cost: $40
Comments: *Bldg. located next to Bass Pro Shops

Posted: Wed, 21 Dec 2022

Marker location may be approximate; verify location before travel.