Flotilla 12-04 of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering a public boating course, "Boating Skills and Seamanship". Classes will be held on Sunday mornings, from 9:30 - 11:30 am, starting March 1st, at the Metropolitan Yacht Club, 39 Vinedale Road, Braintree, MA. [Come to the club for Sunday breakfast and then take the class.] This course, which is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), will be an 8-lesson course with an optional additional 2 weeks for plotting/piloting. Successful completion of this course may qualify you for a discount on your boat insurance. Contact your insurance agent for full particulars. You will also be eligible to apply for membership in the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. You could be part of the action when the Tall Ships come to Boston in July 2009! The fee of the course is only $50 which includes the textbook and class material. Call Bill Fuller, 781-848-2906 or lwfj@verizon.net for more information and to enroll.
If you cannot make the Sunday morning class, Quincy Bay Sail and Power Squadron is offering a "America's Boating Course" at Braintree High on Monday evenings 7 - 9 pm, starting February 23, 2009, for 8-10 weeks. Learn the fundamentals of safe boat handling and operation, and basic piloting in one comprehensive classroom course taught by certified instructors. These classes are sanctioned by the United States Coast Guard though not hosted by them. Discounts on boat insurance for completing the course (Contact your insurer for details). Course meets state specific and National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) requirements for certification. All school holidays, vacations and weather closings observed. The use of charts is explained in this course as the essential step required for a safe passage and to prepare you in case your GPS fails. The course is meant to be of interest to the entire family. We encourage your family to attend as a group. Increase your knowledge, safety and enjoyment. Cost is $55 per person which includes book and chart plotting supplies. For this course, contact Steve Rodri at 617-594-3430 or Cindy Vrotsos at cvrotsos@msn.com, 617-471-5941 or read details and register
at http:// www .usps.org/localusps/quincy ..
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