Seats are filling up fast! Get in on the June 29th Boat America Certified Safety Class – OBX Today

Seats are filling up fast! Get in on the June 29th Boat America Certified Safety Class - OBX Today

Now’s the perfect time to ace your NC Boater Education Card. Learn the material and take the exam all-in-1-day! Learn from certified U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors. Who needs 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

Is that you? Get your seat now in 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.) You’ll be glad you did.  

 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.

√ Learn about safety on the local waters.

Enroll now. Seats are Filling Up!  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 & ENROLL NOW!

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