The Squadron Boating Course

When: Saturday, May 17, 2008 - Sunday, May 18, 2008

Where: VFW Post 2401 (107 Earl Avenue)

Brush up on boating along the Crystal Coast or gain first-time-on-the-water boating knowledge. The Squadron Boating Courseä of instruction in the basics of safe boating for all boaters will be offered. It is an excellent course not only for beginners but will serve as a comprehensive review for the seasoned boater as well. The topics include boat types, navigation rules, boat handling, radio communications, docking, anchoring, Personal Water Craft (PWC), U.S. Coast Guard required safety equipment, trailering, adverse conditions and emergencies, and marine rules and regulations. Quite a lot for a weekend! At the end of the course you will take an exam and receive a certificate of completion.

The course is taught by certified instructors of the Fort Macon Sail & Power Squadron. The squadron is a unit of the United States Power Squadrons promoting boating education and safety in Carteret County.

Each two-day course is offered on April 12-13, May 17-18, and June 21-22, 2008. Course times are 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday.

The Squadron Boating Course book is provided to each student at the beginning of the class. Students should bring supplies needed for taking notes as well as a #2 pencil for taking the exam.

The cost is $45 for the first person and $25 for a spouse or friend if a second book isn't needed. The fee includes the books and exam. The classes will be completed in just one weekend.

Contacts: Joe Murphy at (Home) 252-240-1085 or (Cell) 252-659-2742 or Dick McKeon (Home) 252-463-0208.

Courses are held at the VFW Post 2401, 107 Earl Ave, Beaufort, NC, (252) 728-4390. Take US Highway 70 East through Beaufort. Turn left on NC highway 101 north following signs for the airport. Turn left before the airport sign for Airport Road, bearing hard left onto Earl Avenue.

Phone: 252-240-1085

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