Whether you own a boat, borrow a boat, or plan on riding in one, a boating safety class is a great idea. And while you’re at it, sign the whole family up as well. Show your loved ones how much you care by giving them a safer time on the water. If you want to know how to avoid problems on the water and what to do if you should encounter any trouble, you should sign up for a class today.
2010 Schedule
Boating Skills & Seamanship (BS&S)
Sailing Skills & Seamanship (SS&S)
Weekend Navigator (Formerly Advanced Coastal Navigation)
Instructors are members of the Cary Flotilla of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Other local Flotillas hold Safe Boating Courses as well.
“Boating Skills & Seamanship” is a comprehensive course designed for both the experienced and the novice boater. Course topics include: WHICH BOAT IS FOR YOU?, EQUIPMENT FOR YOUR BOAT, TRAILERING YOUR BOAT, HANDLING YOUR BOAT, YOUR "HIGHWAY" SIGNS, THE RULES OF THE NAUTICAL ROAD , INLAND BOATING, BOATING SAFELY , INTRODUCTION TO NAVIGATION, POWERING YOUR BOAT, LINES AND KNOTS FOR YOUR BOAT, WEATHER AND BOATING, and YOUR BOAT'S RADIO.
This course includes a Boating Education ID card required in NC for boat operators under 26 years of age.
See detailed course topics for more info.
| Dates: | Sep 20 - Nov 8, 2010 (every Monday evening for 8-9 weeks) |
| Time: | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm |
| Place: |
Bond Park Community Center Cary Parks and Recreation, Bond Metro Park 150 Metro Park Drive, Cary, NC 27513 Map / Directions |
| Cost: | $45.00 - includes textbook (Sharing a text is available for $10.00 - ideal for a couple taking the course.) |
Class size is limited - Pre-registration is necessary.
Additional information about these courses may be obtained by contacting:
Ronald Sanders
919-781-5917
cgaux911pe@bellsouth.net
“Sailing Skills & Seamanship” is a comprehensive course designed for both experienced and novice sailboat operators. Course topics include: About Sailboats, How A Boat Sails, Basic Sailboat Maneuvering, Rigging And Boat Handling, Equipment For Your Boat, Trailering Your Sailboat, Your Highway Signs, The Rules Of The Nautical Road, Inland Boating, Sailing Safety, More On Sail Trim And Boat Handling, Introduction To Navigation, Engines For Sailboats, Lines And Knots For Your Boat, Weather And Sailing, and Your Boat’s Radio.
This course includes a Boating Education ID card required in NC for boat operators under 26 years of age.
See detailed course topics for more info.
| Dates: | Sep 21 - Nov 23, 2010 |
| Time: | 7:00 to 9:30 pm |
| Place: |
Peace Presbyterian Church 1777 W Chatham St Cary, NC 27513 Map / Directions |
| Cost: | $45.00 - includes textbook (Sharing a text is available for $10.00 - ideal for a couple taking the course.) |
Class size is limited - Pre-registration is necessary.
Additional information about these courses may be obtained by contacting:
Ronald Sanders
919-781-5917
cgaux911pe@bellsouth.net
“About Boating Safely” is a one-day class designed to appeal to boaters, personal watercraft operators, hunters, anglers, and others who cannot find time for a full comprehensive course. ABS was developed by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, and is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). It is also approved by most of the states which require formal instruction in order to operate a boat. Course topics include: INTRODUCTION TO BOATING, BOATING LAWS, PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT, SAFE BOAT HANDLING, NAVIGATION, BOATING PROBLEMS, TRAILERING, STORING, AND PROTECTING YOUR BOAT, and HUNTING AND FISHING, WATERSKIING, AND RIVER BOATING.
See detailed course topics for more info.
| Dates: | Feb 27 - 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Mar 27 - 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Apr 17 - 8:30 am to 4:00 pm May 15 - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm June 7 & 9 - 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm July 19 & 21 - 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm |
| Place: |
Nationwide Insurance Service Center 4401 Creedmoor Rd. Raleigh, NC 27612 Map / Directions |
| Cost: | $35.00 - includes textbook (Sharing a text is available for $10.00 - ideal for a couple taking the course. |
Class size is limited - Pre-registration is necessary. Please contact Ronald Sanders at least one week prior to class.
Additional information about these courses may be obtained by contacting:
Ronald Sanders
919-781-5917
cgaux911pe@bellsouth.net
“Weekend Navigator”, formerly Advanced Coastal Navigation, is a comprehensive course designed for both experienced and novice powerboat and sailboat operators. The course is designed to educate the boating enthusiast in skills required for a safe voyage on a variety of waters and boating conditions. Course topics include: What is navigation, Fundamental of waypoint navigation, The tools of navigation, Planning with GPS and paper charts, Planning with digital charts, Planning to avoid danger, Underway with GPS and paper charts, Underway with digital charts, Double-checking with instruments, Eye of the mariner, What to do if the GPS quits, Planning as you go with GPS, Tides, winds, and currents, Navigating with radar, Using depth in navigation, Using the radio in navigation, Using an electronic compass, Using an autopilot in navigation, Navigating harbors and channels with electronics, Navigating under adverse conditions, A last word in avoiding danger, Other instrumentation in navigation, and Connecting it all together.
See detailed course topics for more info.
| Dates: | Mar 2 - Apr 27. |
| Time: | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm |
| Place: |
Nationwide Insurance Service Center 4401 Creedmoor Rd. Raleigh, NC 27612 Map / Directions |
| Cost: | $125 |
Class size is limited - Pre-registration is necessary. Please contact Ronald Sanders at least one week prior to class.
Additional information about these courses may be obtained by contacting:
Ronald Sanders
919-781-5917
cgaux911pe@bellsouth.net
“GPS for Mariners”, is a modern learning experience that focuses on the GPS equipment typically owned by the recreational boater. This course is the result of an exciting synergy between textbook's publisher, the book's author, and the Auxiliary.
The recommended presentation of the course involves inviting course participants who already own hand-held GPS units to bring them to the class, increasing interactivity of the educational experience and getting students more involved.
However, this class is so effective that even those not possessing handheld units will learn how to use a GPS for practical recreational boating.
| Dates: | Nov 15 & Nov 22, 2010. |
| Time: | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm |
| Place: |
Bond Park Community Center Cary Parks and Recreation, Bond Metro Park 150 Metro Park Drive, Cary, NC 27513 Map / Directions |
| Cost: | $35 |
Class size is limited - Pre-registration is necessary. Please contact Ronald Sanders at least one week prior to class.
Additional information about these courses may be obtained by contacting:
Ronald Sanders
919-781-5917
cgaux911pe@bellsouth.net
