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USCG Boat America Safety Class
Saturday, January 25, 2025, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM EST
Category: Southern Shores Community

 

Enroll in the only boat safety course taught by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary OBX certified
instructors. It’s one and done with this all-in-one-day course. Learn what you need to pass the test
for your North Carolina Boater education card – all in a single day! Who needs to have this card?


√ All NC boaters born on or after January 1, 1988
√ Who operate a motorized watercraft of 10 HP or more
√ Must have a valid NC Boater Education Card on board


Is this you? Enroll today for this 1-day certified class.
I was born before January 1, 1988… can I still take the safety class?
Yes! You can enroll too to get your NC Boater education card. (It’s just optional). Safe boating is always in style.


Why should I choose the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary OBX Boat America Safety Class?
√ It’s the only class taught by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary certified instructors.
√ Learn about safety on the local waters.
√ You get all the required course material + exam in the same day.
√ Satisfies the NC requirement with successful completion of this course.
√ It’s right here on the OBX.
√ NC Boater Education Card is valid for a lifetime.


Don’t wait…Enroll now.
Seats are Limited! First-come-first-serve.


When: Saturday January 25, 2025. One day only.
Where: Southern Shores Fire Station, 15 Dogwood Trail S., Southern Shores, NC
Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Cost: $30 includes all materials, exam, and refreshments. $25, each additional family member.


What topics to expect:
√ Intro to boating – Boating equipment and terms.
√ Boating law – Registration, regulations, plus federal and state requirements.
√ Safety equipment – Distress signals, fire extinguishers, life jackets, sound-producing devices + more.
√ Safety on the local waters – practical learning from OBX Coast Guard Auxiliarists who boat these waters.

ENROLL INFORMATION:
Learn more about Coast Guard Auxiliary OBX at https://cgauxobx.org/
Enroll Now! The January All-in-One-Day
Boat America Certified Safety Class