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The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
Need your Boater Education Certificate?
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is proud to offer About Boating Safely, our newest boating education course. This boating education course is designed to be an introductory course to meet the boating education needs of recreational boaters.
A Boating Safety Course You Can Trust!
Taking About Boating Safely, adopted by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, will satisfy the state requirements for mandatory boater safety education.
When you review your state’s laws and regulations, you will be confident you are staying current and staying safe. Even if you have been boating for many years, you can always learn something new ‘about boating safely!’
TOPICS INCLUDE
Introduction to Boating – Types of power boats; sailboats; outboards; paddle boats; houseboats; different uses of boats; various power boating engines; jet drives; family boating basics.
Boating Law – Boat registration; boating regulation; hull identification number; required boat safety equipment; operating safely and reporting accidents; protecting the marine environment; Federal boat law; state boating laws; personal watercraft requirements.
Boat Safety Equipment –Personal flotation devices ("life jackets"); fire extinguishers; sound-producing devices; visual-distress signals; dock lines and rope; first aid kit; anchors and anchor lines; other boating safety equipment.
Safe Boating – Bow riding; alcohol and drug abuse; entering, loading, and trimming a boat; fueling portable and permanent tanks; steering with a tiller and a wheel; docking, undocking and mooring; knots; filing a float plan; checking equipment, fuel, weather and tides; using charts; choosing and using an anchor; safe PWC handling; general water safety.
Navigation – The U.S. Aids to Navigation system; types of buoys and beacons; navigation rules (sometimes referred to as right-of-way rules); avoiding collisions; sound signals; PWC "tunnel vision."
Boating Problems – Hypothermia; boating accidents and rescues; man overboard recovery; capsizing; running aground; river hazards; strainers: emergency radio calls; engine problems; equipment failures; carbon monoxide (CO); other boating and PWC problems.
Trailering, Storing and Protecting Your Boat – Types of trailers; trailer brakes, lights, hitches, tires, and bearings; loading, balancing, and towing a trailer; towing (and backing) a trailer; boat launching and retrieving; boat storage and theft protection; launching, retrieving and storing a PWC.
Course Dates & Times
Saturday February 4th, 2012 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday February 25th, 2012 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday March 11th, 2012 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday March 31st, 2012 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday April 29th, 2012 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday May 19th, 2012 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday June 23rd, 2012 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Registration Information
Visit: http://cg-aux.info/sS6S2s
Call: (224) 325 – 4107
Email: pub.ed@flotilla41-07.org
More Info: http://flotilla41-07.org
On January 1, 1978, Illinois law was passed that requires persons at least 12 years of age and less than 18 years of age may operate a motorboat only if:
Such motorboat operator is in possession of a Boating Education Certificate of Competency issued by the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Education or a valid certificate issued by another state, a province of the Dominion of Canada, the United States Coast Guard.
They are accompanied on the motorboat and under the direct control of a parent or guardian of at least 18 years of age.
Violations of this Section done with the knowledge of a parent or guardian shall be deemed a violation by the parent or guardian and punishable under Chp. 625 Art. 11A of the Illinois Boat Registration and Safety Act.
