U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary offers one day boating safety class

Posted 3/7/22

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering the one day, “Boat America” class.

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U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary offers one day boating safety class

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FORT MYERS BEACH — U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering the one day, “Boat America” class. This beginner boating class will provide the novice recreational boater the knowledge needed to obtain the FWC safety certification. Many boat insurance companies will offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete the Boat America class.

Recreational boating is fun and enjoyable, and we are fortunate that we have enough resources to accommodate the wide variety of pleasure boating demands. However, our waterways can become crowded at times and be a place of chaos and confusion. While being a marvelous source of recreation, boating, to the unprepared, can be a risky sport. Not knowing or obeying the Navigation Rules or the nautical “Rules of the Road,” drinking alcohol or taking drugs while operating a boat, or choosing not to wear your life jacket, are all examples of human error together with a lack of proper judgement.

The Boat America Class will be held Saturday, March 19 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. in South Fort Myers at the Pine Ridge Community Center (next to the fire station and across from the Tax Collectors Office) at 15660 Pine Ridge Road in Fort Myers.

The presenters are trained professionals of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary who facilitate the sharing of experiences and relate courseware to our local area. Greg Masonick, the Flotilla Commander of the Fort Myers Beach Flotilla 91 stated, “Education and awareness of boating hazards is the key to safe boating. Participants learn the importance of life jackets, reducing risks, being prepared and exercising good judgement. People are very busy today, and this one class can fit easily into most everyone’s calendar. Unlike online classes, this program offers student interaction, shared perspectives and local area knowledge.” The cost is $45 per person and includes study material. Advance registration is required, by phone 239-690-6780 option 1 or online at http://www.aux91fmb.org/safeboating/ - the class fills up quickly so register today.

The US Coast Guard Auxiliary is the lead agency protecting America’s seaward frontier in recreational boating safety. Our vessels and aircraft deploy across all the U.S. they aid or save countless boaters every year. Every day the auxiliary saves hundreds of thousands in property and saves countless lives.

The Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed civilian component of the U.S. Coast Guard and supports the Coast Guard in nearly all mission areas. The Auxiliary was created by Congress in 1939. For more information, please visit www.cgaux.org

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