Boating Safety on the Long Island Sound

Why Take a boating course ... you must hold a safety certificate if: You operate a personal watercraft, regardless of your age, in New York State.

Many boat insurance companies will offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete About Boating Safely.*FINISH THE COURSE IN ONE DAY

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 22-1 will be offerin ABOUT BOATING SAFELY. This beginner boating class will give you the knowledge that meets NYS PWC safety certificate. Also meets safety certificate requirements for NYS Young Adults - 10- 17

Course dates:  May 12th or June 9th, 2012 @ Huntington Fire Department Huntington, NY Leverich Pl, Huntington, NY. Registration at 8 am class starts runs 8:30 to 5:30 pm cost only $55

Contact: Terry/Rick @ 631-271-2503. Or go to: http://www.cgaux-huntington.org/public-courses

ABOUT BOATING SAFELY If you are interested in an exciting, in-depth boating safety course, check out the multi-session classroom version of our popular online boating course.This beginner boating class will give you the knowledge n...eededto obtain a boat license or safety certification in many states. Many boat insurance companies will offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete About Boating Safely.

TOPICS INCLUDE

• Introduction to Boating - Types of power boats; sailboats; outboards; paddle boats; houseboats; different uses of boats; various power boating engines; jet drives; family boating basics.

• Boating Law - Boat registration; boating regulation; hull identification number; required boat safety equipment; operating safely and reporting accidents; protecting the marine environment; Federal boat law; state boating laws; personal watercraft requirements.

• Boat Safety Equipment - Personal flotation devices ("life jackets"); fire extinguishers; sound-producing devices; visual-distress signals; dock lines and rope; first aid kit; anchors and anchor lines; other boating safety equipment.

• Safe Boating - Bow riding; alcohol and drug abuse; entering, loading, and trimming a boat; fueling portable and permanent tanks; steering with a tiller and a wheel; docking, undocking and mooring; knots; filing a float plan; checking equipment, fuel, weather and tides; using charts; choosing and using an anchor; safe PWC handling; general water safety.

• Navigation - The U.S. Aids to Navigation system; types of buoys and beacons; navigation rules (sometimes referred to as right-of-way rules); avoiding collisions; sound signals; PWC"tunnel vision."

• Boating Problems - Hypothermia; boating accidents and rescues; man overboard recovery; capsizing; running aground; river hazards; strainers: emergency radio calls; engine problems; equipment failures; carbon monoxide (CO); other boating and PWC problems.

• Trailering, Storing and Protecting Your Boat - Types of trailers; trailer brakes, lights, hitches, tires, and bearings; loading, balancing, and towing a trailer; towing (and backing) a trailer; boat launching and retrieving; boat storage and theft protection; launching, retrieving and storing a PWC.

• Hunting and Fishing, Water-skiing and River Boating - Carrying hunting gear and weapons in a boat; fishing from a boat; water-skiing safety guidelines and hand signals; water-skiing with a PWC; navigating rivers, and other boating tips.