A Maryland Safe Boating Course will be offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary at the Kent County Public Library on 2 consecutive Saturdays, May 30 and June 6, 2015. The course time will be 9:30 am-2:30pm. The course is a two-day course, so attendance on both days is required.
Why take a Safe Boating Course?
It is the Law! All persons born on or after July 1, 1972, must have in their possession a certificate of boating safety education to operate a numbered or documented vessel (including personal watercraft) legally on Maryland’s public waters. The certificate is valid for the lifetime of the person to whom it is issued.
This beginner boating class will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat safety certification that is valid in Maryland and in many other states. Many boat insurance companies will offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete the Safe Boating Course.
What topics will the course include?
Introduction to Boating
Boating Law
Boat Safety Equipment
Safe Boating Navigation
Boating Trailering
Storing and Protecting Your Boat
Hunting and Fishing
Water-skiing and River Boating
How Do I sign up for the Maryland Safe Boating Course and What is the Cost? To sign up for the course call George at 410-928-7611. The cost of the course is $20.00 for books per person payable at the start of the course.
Write a Letter to the Editor on this Article
We encourage readers to offer their point of view on this article by submitting the following form. Editing is sometimes necessary and is done at the discretion of the editorial staff.