2018 Safe Boating Classes begin

The days are already getting longer. The boating season is rapidly approaching. Are you ready? Perhaps you are starting out in boating, or coming back to it. Regardless, the Maryland Basic Boating Class is a great opportunity to satisfy Maryland requirements and to get practical boating knowledge from state certified Coast Guard Auxiliary Instructors.

The Maryland Boating Safety Education Act requires that anyone born after July 1, 1972 must possess a Maryland Basic Boating Safety Certificate to operate a boat in the state of Maryland. Those attending the class and passing the test will receive a Maryland Boating Certificate.

Besides the state mandated material, the class will tap the local knowledge and experience of the certified instructors. Topics include: safely navigating and piloting about our Ocean City waters, how to tie basic nautical knots, how to identify bad weather and tactics for boating in foul weather, nautical terminology, boat trailering, and more. There are also discussions on maintenance and common medical issues that can occur while boating.

Even if you were born before 1 July, 1972, and can ‘shiver your timbers’ like a buccaneer, the Maryland Basic Boating Course is an ideal low key environment to brush up on your general nautical knowledge and to build your boat handling confidence.

Current Month's Class

This class will be held February 6, 7 & 8 at the Ocean Pines Library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines. The three evening course will begin at 6:00 p.m. and end no later than 9:00 p.m. each evening.

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will teach the state mandated Recreational Safe Boating Course at the Ocean Pines Library five additional times on three consecutive week nights in 2018.

Future Classes
March 6, 7, & 8
April 24, 25 & 26
June 5, 6, & 7
July 10, 11, & 12
September 11, 12, & 13

The Maryland Safe Boating Class will also be taught twice in a one day format.

Saturday, May 5
Saturday, August 4
The Saturday class will run from 8:30AM to 4:30PM.

Cost for the course is $15.00 and includes all course materials.

Pre-registration is required. To register or if you have questions, please contact:

Barry Cohen at 410-935-4807 or E mail CGAUXOC@Gmail.com

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The Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering the Maryland Basic Boating Safety Course February 6, 7, & 8 at the Ocean Pines Library. The Maryland Safe Boating Certificate required for all those born after July 1st 1972 is awarded after successful completion of the course. The Course also includes topics such as piloting in local waters, tying nautical knots, foul weather tactics and legal issues, maintenance and common medical issues that can occur while boating. The fee is $15. Register or get more information by calling Barry Cohen at 410-935-4807, or Email CGAUX1205@Gmail.com