Flotilla 65 of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary offers Boating and Sailing Safety and Seamanship. Registration is on Monday, January 23 at 7:00 pm and classes begin on Monday, January 30 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Flotilla’s 80 Middle Street, Fairhaven location. The course fee of $40 covering course books and charts is collected at registration or the first class.
Whether you are considering buying a first boat or are an experienced boater, you are encouraged to attend this in-depth course which includes: boating terminology, boat equipment, boat handling, boat trailering, rules of the road, navigation, medical/safety awareness, weather, engines, radios, and how to read a chart, buying a boat, tie a knot, and even calling in a mayday.
Participants are split into two classes: one emphasizes sailing and the other power boating. For those considering sail, specialized topics will also include: how a boat sails, basic sailboat maneuvering, rigging and boat handling, and engines for sailboats.
Successful course completion can result in boat insurance discounts and meets the boating safety course requirement for U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary membership.
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is an all-volunteer arm of the United States Coast Guard. The Auxiliary support almost all Coast Guard missions-particularly Public Safety Education for recreational boating. For additional information contact Flotilla Public Affairs Officer, Linda Meredith at the-merediths@comcast.net or by phone at 508-542-1735.