Boat America- Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Safety Class

24 Martin Street,Essex MA 01929

06 May, 2023

Description

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 which is mandatory in NH and other states. 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.PLEASE BRING PAYMENT TO CLASS OF $45 CASH OR CHECK MADE OUT TO: USCG AUXILIARY 4-6