(July 6, 2017) The Maryland Safe Boating Class will be conducted July 11-13 at the Ocean Pines Library, taught by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary from 6-9 p.m. each night.
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 every boater’s responsibility. Keeping a boat shipshape and knowing what to do – not only in an emergency but also when docking, anchoring and passing another boat – is key to having fun and a giant step toward developing a safety culture on the water. The course is an opportunity to brush up on general boating knowledge and get practical boating insight and advice from Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors.
Besides the Maryland boating regulations, learn about safely navigating and piloting Ocean City waters, basic nautical knots, trailering a boat, safety equipment and maintenance.
Cost for the course is $15 and includes all materials. To register, or with any questions, contact Barry Cohen at 410-935-4807 or email at CGAUXOC@gmail.com.
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will teach the state mandated Recreational Safe Boating Course at the Ocean Pines Library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, five times on three consecutive week nights in 2017.
The Maryland Safe Boating Class will also be taught twice in a one-day format at the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, 12320 Ocean Gateway, in West Ocean City. The next class is Saturday, Aug. 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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 every boater’s responsibility. Keeping a boat shipshape and knowing what to do – not only in an emergency but also when docking, anchoring and passing another boat – is key to having fun and a giant step toward developing a safety culture on the water. The course is an opportunity to brush up on general boating knowledge and get practical boating insight and advice from Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors.
Besides the Maryland boating regulations, learn about safely navigating and piloting Ocean City waters, basic nautical knots, trailering a boat, safety equipment and maintenance.
Cost for the course is $15 and includes all materials. To register, or with any questions, contact Barry Cohen at 410-935-4807 or email at CGAUXOC@gmail.com.
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will teach the state mandated Recreational Safe Boating Course at the Ocean Pines Library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, five times on three consecutive week nights in 2017.
The Maryland Safe Boating Class will also be taught twice in a one-day format at the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, 12320 Ocean Gateway, in West Ocean City. The next class is Saturday, Aug. 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.