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Last Updated 07/22/09
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Safe Boating
Classes
The Coast Guard Auxiliary classroom conducted
public education programs provide training
superior to that available on-line.
Why?
The human factor! Our instructors are seasoned
sailors and yachtsmen with hundreds of hour on
the water. Volunteers all, these men and women
are dedicated to your Boating Safety. On-line
programs cannot answer your questions at the
time you need them answered. Our instructors are
there to answer your question when you ask it.
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ABS = About Boating Safely
is an eight-hour program designed to appeal to
new and experienced boaters, hunters, anglers
and Personal Watercraft operators who cannot
find time for a full comprehensive program. This
program 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 the State of
Florida and most other States where a boater
must obtain a State user identification to
operate a boat. Formerly named America's Boating
Course (ABC) |
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BS&S = Boating Skills and Seamanship
is a comprehensive program designed for both the experinced
and novice boater. The BS&S-8 program consists
of 8 lessons, two to four-hours each, providing
basic boating knowledge. The BS&S 10 and 13 add
two to five additional lessons, providing up to
date knowledge for handling boats in all
conditions. It is approved by the National
Association of State Boating Law Administrators
(NASBLA). It is also approved by the State of
Florida and most other States where a boater
must obtain a State user Identification to
operate a boat. |
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GPS = Global Positioning System is a six-hour program designed for new and experienced boaters,
hunters and anglers. This program focuses on the
GPS equipment typically owned by the
recreational boater. This course is the result
of an exciting synergy between the textbook's
publisher, the book's author, and the
Auxiliary. |
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Location |
Type |
Dates |
Contact |
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Amelia Island Lighthouse Cottage
Fernandina Beach, FL |
BS&S |
September 8 |
Steven Filkoff
904-491-8629
Flotilla 14-01
Fernandina Beach, FL |
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ABS |
May 9th |
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Arlington Lions Club
6523 Commerce St.
Jacksonville, FL 32211 |
ABS |
May 10
June 14
July 12
August 9
September 13 |
Darwin Coy
904-725-1861
Flotilla 14-02
Jacksonville, FL |
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Captain’s Club
13363 Beach Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32246 |
ABS |
May 30
June 27
September 12
October 3
November 14 |
Mike Christnacht
904-502-9154
Flotilla 14-04
Jacksonville Beach, FL |
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STELLAR Group Bldg.
2900 Hartley Rd.
Jacksonville, FL 32257 |
ABS |
May 2
June 13
August 15
October 10 |
Bob Strong
904-721-1346
Flotilla 14-08
Jacksonville, FL |
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St. Johns River Community College
St Augustine, FL |
ABS |
June 6
August 1
October 3
December 5 |
Victor Aquino
904-460-0243
Flotilla 14-07
St. Augustine, FL |
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Moody Road Fire Station
Palatka, FL |
ABS |
July 11 |
Wayne Beard
386-698-2353
Flotilla 14-09
Palatka, FL |
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