(June 1, 2017) The Maryland Safe Boating Class and certificate are required for boat operators born after July 1, 1972, but everyone can benefit from it.
Why? In 88 percent of recreational boating fatalities, the operator did not have a nationally approved boater education certificate.
Safety on the water is a positive state of mind combining situational awareness and practiced good habits. Whether you go out the Ocean City inlet in pursuit of that award-winning blue marlin or just cruise the Assawoman, Isle of Wight and Sinepuxent bays, safety has to be the number one priority and it starts with a safe boating class.
Besides Maryland maritime regulations, the course as taught by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary teaches boat handling, safety equipment, knot tying and other practical tidbits from experienced recreational boat enthusiasts.
The next Safe Boating Class that will be conducted by the Auxiliary is scheduled for Tuesday through Thursday, June 6-8, at the Ocean Pines Library. Those attending the class and passing the test will receive a Maryland Boating Certificate which is NASBLA approved and valid in all states and required for all ages when operating a boat in Virginia.
The class will run from 6-9 p.m. each night. The fee is $15. To register, contact Barry Cohen at 410-973-1097 or email at bmc_rsc@yahoo.com.
Why? In 88 percent of recreational boating fatalities, the operator did not have a nationally approved boater education certificate.
Safety on the water is a positive state of mind combining situational awareness and practiced good habits. Whether you go out the Ocean City inlet in pursuit of that award-winning blue marlin or just cruise the Assawoman, Isle of Wight and Sinepuxent bays, safety has to be the number one priority and it starts with a safe boating class.
Besides Maryland maritime regulations, the course as taught by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary teaches boat handling, safety equipment, knot tying and other practical tidbits from experienced recreational boat enthusiasts.
The next Safe Boating Class that will be conducted by the Auxiliary is scheduled for Tuesday through Thursday, June 6-8, at the Ocean Pines Library. Those attending the class and passing the test will receive a Maryland Boating Certificate which is NASBLA approved and valid in all states and required for all ages when operating a boat in Virginia.
The class will run from 6-9 p.m. each night. The fee is $15. To register, contact Barry Cohen at 410-973-1097 or email at bmc_rsc@yahoo.com.