U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Contributed by America’s Volunteer Lifesavers
Date: Sept.22, 2021
Contact: Doris Thomas, FSO-PA
Eagle River Flotilla
17th U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
(907) 694-3570
cgauxeagleriver@gmail.com
Boating safety class via Zoom, Oct. 23-24
EAGLE RIVER, Alaska – "Boat America," a six-lesson course for recreational boaters, will be offered Oct. 23-24 via Zoom by the Eagle River Flotilla, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary.
The class will meet from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday and Sunday. Students will complete the final exam online at home after the class.
Subjects covered will include small boat handling, trailering, legal requirements including Alaska boating law, navigation rules, emergency procedures and personal watercraft considerations. The cost is $25, which includes the textbook and Eventbrite fee.
Course information is at this link: http://wow.uscgaux.info/pe_class_flyer.php?unit=NAT&course=26972 and the Eventbrite registration link is https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boat-america-tickets-173963658987. Early registration is encouraged so the flotilla has time to mail the textbook to the student before the class.
Anyone who has questions or can’t register online may contact the flotilla at (907) 694-3570 or cgauxeagleriver@gmail.com.
This course meets the requirements for safety certification in many states and some insurance companies will offer a discount to skippers who have completed the course.
WEBSITES:
Flotilla 2-14, US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Eagle River: http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=170-02-14
U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in Alaska: http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=170
Alaska State Office of Boating Safety: www.alaskaboatingsafety.org
U. S. C. G. Office of Boating Safety: www.uscgboating.org
National Safe Boating Council: www.safeboatingcouncil.org