Take a Boating Class
Public Education Classes
The following classes are scheduled for the 2012 boating season. All classes are taught by certified US Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors. Certificates of completion are presented to all persons who successfully pass the course. There are no age restrictions, but children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. To register for any course, contact our Public Education Staff Officer, Gary Smith at 410-326-8377 or fsope(dot)232(at)hotmail(dot)com. Check back often to see what classes are being added.
Flotilla 23-2 Class Schedule 2012
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Feburary 11 - 25 |
Saturday 9 AM - 1 PM |
Moore’s Driving Academy Mechanicsville, MD |
3 sessions. Must preregister by Feb 4, 2012 |
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March 3 & 10 |
Saturday 9 AM - 2 PM |
Moore’s Driving Academy Mechanicsville, MD |
2 sessions |
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March 6 & 15 |
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30 PM - 9 PM |
Piccowaxen Community Center, Newburg, MD |
4 sessions |
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April 3 & 12 |
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30 PM - 9 PM |
Southern Calvert Library, Lusby, MD |
4 sessions |
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April 21 & 28 |
Saturday 9 AM - 2 PM |
Leonardtown Public Library, Leonardtown |
2 sessions |
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May 15 & 24 |
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30 PM - 9 PM |
Milton Somers Community Center, La Plata, MD |
4 sessions |
Course Descriptions
GPS for Mariners
This comprehensive course is tailored to your GPS. The course includes interpretation of nautical charts, Global Positioning System overview, finding your position using GPS, navigating using waypoints and routes, GPS alarms, Man Overboard functions, and system interconnections. Each student will receive the GPS for Mariners textbook to retain for future reference.
Because this course is tailored to the GPS units owned by the students, preregistration is required.
MD Boating Safety Education
Graduates of this course will receive the MD Boater Safety Education certificate. This certificate must be carried by any person born after July 1, 1972 while that person operates a registered vessel in MD waters. Students must attend all sessions and pass a final examination in order to obtain the certificate.
Topics include: Introduction to Boating Terms, Boating Equipment, Boat Trailering, Boat Handling Underway, Navigation Aids, Boating Emergencies, MD Boating Laws, Jet Ski Operation, Water Skiing Regulations, Hunting and Fishing.