Boating Safety Course in East Hartford
East Hartford – The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer
an About Boating Safely class on November 16, 2013 at Goodwin College in East
Hartford. This 8-hour-long, beginner boating class can be used to obtain a
Connecticut Safe Boating Certificate, which anyone 16 or older must obtain to
legally operate any size boat with a motor in Connecticut waters.
The one-day class will take place at Goodwin College,
Room 311, Main Building, 1 Riverside Drive, East Hartford. Classes will run 8
am to 5 pm. Course textbooks will be provided. Students should bring a lunch,
pencil and pen. Those who successfully
finish will receive a U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Certificate of Completion. The
cost is $75 for individuals, $65 for each additional family member taking the
class at the same time and $45 for students and faculty of Goodwin College with
identification.
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Topics include: Introduction to Boating; Boating Law; Boat
Safety Equipment; Safe Boating; Navigation Boating Problems; Trailering,
Storing and Protecting Your Boat; navigating rivers and other boating tips.
Pre-registration is required. Please call
860-537-5222 or email: uscgaux921@gmail.com for more information.
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The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary has served as the
civilian, uniformed volunteer component of the United States Coast Guard for
more than 70 years. The 30,000 volunteer members donate millions of hours in
support of Coast Guard missions, such as Search & Rescue, Public Education
and Maritime Domain Awareness.
For information on joining the Auxiliary, please contact
Stan Barnes at: stanb112@sbcglobal.net
or visit the Auxiliary website at: http://join.cgaux.org.
