Uscg Aux Boat America Boating Safety Class

This Event has no scheduled dates at this time. It last occurred on Saturday, December 9, 2023.
Outer Banks Flotilla, USCG Aux Boat America Boating Safety Class
Event Description: 

This course will be held at Manteo Marine and satisfies NC boat operator education requirements.

Course topics include the following:

  • Introduction to Boating Types of boats, engines, boating terms, sailboats, paddle craft, powerboats.
  • 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.

All classes taught by certified Coast Guard Auxiliary Instructors.  

Tuition is $40 for 1st family member, $30 for each additional family member and includes all materials.

Pre-registration required
Price: 
$40 first member, $30 per family member

Where is the event?

Manteo Marine
411 U.S.-64
Manteo