Be a Smart, Safe Boater
Take a Boating Class
"Happy Birthday to the Auxiliary's Public Education. 2008 marks the 60th anniversary of Auxiliary public education classes. The first courses were taught in January 1948 at New York City's Motorboat Show."
Whether you are a first time boater or an "old salt", we encourage all ages and all skill levels to participate in our Coast Guard Auxiliary's Safe Boating Class.
Flotilla 87 teaches the About Boating Safely Class Seminar Course. Reinforce what you already know, or learn about your boat, boat handling, navigation, safety equipment, emergency procedures, boating laws, personal watercraft (PWC) and other topics to make boating a safe and fun activity for you and your family..
- The Third Saturday of each month (March to Sept) 8:30 am ‘til 4:30 pm (May 2008 - Second Saturday). See our calendar of dates here.
- At the Kirk O'Cliff Presbyterian Church 16420 Monrovia Rd, Mineral, VA 23117. See location here. Note this a change this year from the Elk Creek Baptist Church.
- The ABS instruction booklet is $20.00. Those wishing to share a book must pay a $5.00 fee for taking the exam and earning a certificate.
- There will be a 30 minute lunch break. You are encouraged to bring a bag lunch. Bottled water and a snack are available.
- Reservations are required. There is a 6 person class minimum size. Invite your friends to attend with you. Please call or email Jean, our FSO-PE at (540) 894-0365 fsope@a0540807.uscgaux.info to register or get more information.
Students 14-15 years of age can earn the privilege of operating a PWC with the successful completion of the class. It may also result in a discount on your boat insurance.
If you have unique needs for a Boating Class or speaking on Boating safety for your organization, school or property owners group, please call or email Jean, our FSO-PE at (540) 894-0365 fsope@a0540807.uscgaux.info to see how we can support you. If you have a door, window, bulletin board, or someplace to display a 8 1/2 by 11 poster of our Lake Anna 2007 America's Boating Classes, please consider printing this pdf poster of the schedule of Lake Anna 2008 About Boating Safely Course (195 kbytes).
We hope to see you in our one of our classes but just in case for your convience, additional Virginia Boating Classes offered by US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotillas and Virginia State are shown under Public Education and State of Virginia on the right side navigation area.