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Boating Classes Slated For Winter-Spring 2008

Flotilla 20-02 of the Morehead City Coast Guard Auxiliary has announced the fall schedule for one-day classes and seminars offered to the public.All classes will be taught by certified personnel of the auxiliary.

Classes will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Carteret Community College Student Union Building at 3505 Arendell St., Morehead City.NC 28557Pre-registration is required.

America’s Boating Course

This Begining boating class will provide one with the knowledge necessary for safety certification. Many boating insurance companies will offer discounts to boaters who successfully complete the course. Topics include regulations, safety equipment, aids to navagation. Troubleshooting and fueling. Following completion of the course two additional units of study may be taken: (1)Local Knowledge and (2) Rules of the Road (LK/RD). These units are offered on September 30 - Please note an additional fee is required.

Local Knowledge/Rules of the Road (ABC+LK/RD)

Two additional units of study requiring successful completion of ABC or knowlege of boating by the participant. Topics inclue the following: History of Morehead City, Beaufort, Down East, etc. Including study of charts used in these areas, dangerous areas, fishing hot spots, conduct of vessels, lights and shapes, distress signals and much more.

Navigation/GPS an Introduction for Mariners

This course is designed for the weekend navigator and is the result of a cooperative effort between the textbook author, publisher, and the Auxiliary. People owning a GPS are invited to bring them to class.

Suddenly in Command

This four-hour seminar and is designed specifically for boaters who are not normally at the helm and who, because of unexpected circumstances must bring the boat back safely to port and or take command.

For more information on these classes, contact: Ben M. Crabtree at 252-808-3091 or pe@mhccgaux.com

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