OBX U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary presents Boat America Boating Safety Class on Saturday, June 29 – OBX Today

OBX U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary presents Boat America Boating Safety Class on Saturday, June 29 - OBX Today

This 1-day OBX U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary class teaches everything boaters need to know to get their North Carolina Boater education card.  Who needs to have this card?

√ All North Carolina boaters born on or after January 1, 1988

√ Who operate a motorized watercraft of 10 HP or more

√ Must have a valid NC Boater Education Card on board

If that’s you…enroll today for this 1-day certified class.

I was born before January 1, 1988… can I still take the course?

Yes! Safe boating benefits all boaters! You can register for the class and get your North Carolina Boater education card, too. (It’s just not required.) Safe boating is always in style. 

 The OBX U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Boat America Safety Class:

√ Taught by certified U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors.

√ Completes all required course material + exam in the same day.

√ Satisfies the NC requirement with successful completion of this course.

√ Conveniently located right here on the Outer Banks.

√ North Carolina Boater Education Card is valid for a lifetime.

√ What to learn about safety on the local waters.

Enroll now. Seats are Limited!  First-come-first-serve.

When: Saturday June 29, 2024 One day only.

Where: Southern Shores Fire Department, 15 S. Dogwood Trail, Southern Shores NC 27949

Time:  8:30am – 4:30pm

Cost: $30 includes all materials, exam, and refreshments. $25, each additional family member. 

What topics to expect:

√ Intro to boating – Boating terms and equipment.

√ Boating law – Registration, regulations, plus federal and state requirements.

√ Safety equipment – Sound-producing devises, distress signals, life jackets, fire extinguishers + more.  

√ Safety on the local waters – practical learning from OBX Coast Guard Auxiliarists.

SCAN TO ENROLL NOW!

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To learn more about Coast Guard Auxiliary Outer Banks visit https://cgauxobx.org/