Public Education Courses

Currently, Flotilla 49 sponsors four USCG Auxiliary Boating Education Programs. They are:

Be safe and confident on the water by learning about maneuvering, marlinspike seamanship, navigation, "rules of the water," knots, charts and compass, marine engines, weather, radio-telephone, safe motor boat operation, trailering and much more taught by certified U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors. If you are thinking about buying a power boat or just want to refresh your boating knowledge, this is the course for you. Tuition includes new U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary BS&S 13^th edition textbook provided opening night and many hands-on exercises like charting a course and knot tying.

Approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, a U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Certificate is presented upon successful completion of course exam. This allows you to apply for the PA Boating Safety Education Certificate/card which is legally required if born after 1/1/1982 (and operating with >25 HP) and for all PWC operators. Students receive a year’s free membership in “BoatU.S.”. Most boat insurers offer discounts upon successful completion of this course.” (Note: The PA state boating certificate is not accepted in New Jersey for owners of New Jersey registered boats. The PA state boating certificate is accepted in most other states).

Advanced Coastal Navigation provides in-depth instruction in trip planning, navigation within site of land using paper charts and other methods. The skills learned also take into consideration issues such as adjusting for current and tides. The course provides detailed instruction in chart reading, navigator's tools, piloting and the use of navigation reference publications. The ACN course

Boating Skills and Seamanship or have more than a basic knowledge of boating skills.

Sailing Skills & Seamanship

This class is for beginning and experienced sailors. Learn the equipment, nomenclature and safe operation of sailboats. Be safe and confident on the water by learning about maneuvering, marlinspike seamanship, navigation, "rules of the water," knots, charts and compass, marine engines, weather, radio-telephone, safe motor boat operation, trailering and much more taught by certified U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors. If you are thinking about buying a sail boat or just want to refresh your sailing knowledge, this is the course for you. Tuition includes new U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary BS&S 13^th edition textbook provided opening night and many hands-on exercises like charting a course and knot tying.

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Weekend Navigation Course is a comprehensive course designed for both experienced and novice powerboat and sailboat operators. The course is divided into two major parts designed to educate the boating enthusiast in skills required for a safe voyage on a variety of waters and boating conditions.

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