The Outer Banks Coast Guard Flotilla of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary will be offering both an In-Person and a virtual Coast Guard approved Boat America Course beginning in June and July.
The In-Person class will be held on June 26th at the Southern Shores Fire Station.
A 4-session virtual Zoom course will be conducted beginning July 12, 2021. The next three sessions are July 14th, July 19th, and July 20th. Each session will begin at 7:00 PM and last 90 minutes. A Zoom link will be emailed to each participant prior to the session.
These courses satisfy the North Carolina boat operator education requirements!
Topics will include an Introduction to Boating, Boating Law, Safety Equipment, Safe Operation and Navigation, Boating Emergencies, Trailering, and Sports and Boating.
All segments will be taught by Certified Coast Guard Auxiliary Instructors with years of on-the-water experience and a few good stories to share.
The tuition is $20.00/person ($10.00 for each additional family member) and includes a textbook and all materials which will be mailed to you.
To enroll, please visit the flotilla’s website at http://a0541607.wow.uscgaux.info/
and select the OBX Boat America Class menu item to register for either class.
If you need assistance or have a question, please contact –
Jack Horst, Email: hoagie2160@gmail.com Phone: 609-504-4312
The Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed civilian component of the U.S. Coast Guard and supports the Coast Guard in nearly all mission areas. The Auxiliary was created by Congress in 1939. For more information about a boating course near you or to learn more about water safety or becoming one of America’s Volunteer Lifesavers, please visit www.cgaux.org
