2009 Boater Education

About Boating Safely (ABS)

 

Course Outline 

Lesson 1:  Know Your Boat

Lesson 2:  Before You Get Underway

Lesson 3:  Navigating the Waterways

Lesson 4:  Operating Your Boat or PWC

Lesson 5:  Legal Requirements

Lesson 6:  Boat Emergencies

Lesson 7:  Water Sports With Your Boat

 

Class Location Date Time
ABS Treasure Island Marina (Hwy98) 7 Mar (Sat) 8:30AM - 4:30PM
ABS Coast Guard Station Destin 11 Apr (Sat) 8:30AM - 4:30PM
ATON/GPS Coast Guard Station Destin 6 May (Wed) TBD
ABS Coast Guard Station Destin 30 May (Sat) 8:30AM - 4:30PM
ATON/GPS Coast Guard Station Destin 17 Jun (Wed) TBD
ABS Coast Guard Station Destin 27 Jun (Sat) 8:30AM - 4:30PM
ABS Coast Guard Station Destin 15 July (Wed) TBD
ABS Coast Guard Station Destin* 25 July (Sat) 8:30AM - 4:30PM
ABS Coast Guard Station Destin* 29 Aug (Sat) 8:30AM - 4:30PM
ABS Coast Guard Station Destin*(full) 30 Jul (Sat) 8:30AM - 4:30PM
ABS Coast Guard Station Destin* 26 Sept (Sat) 8:30AM - 4:30PM
ABS Coast Guard Station Destin* 24 Oct (Sat) 8:30AM - 4:30PM

 

NOTES:  The ABS course was formerly called, and is virtually the same as, the previously taught, America's Boating Course. Two similar courses are anticipated for teenagers, similar to those held last year.  Additionally, safe boating and water sports presentations are being planned for school age children. Dates and times to be announced.   At least one 2-3 hour evening class is projected for Aides to Navigation (ATON) and another for GPS (Global Positioning System) use. 

As noted above, all classes will meet in the Mess Deck of the Destin Coast Guard Station except for the March class.  This is due to renovation of the Mess Deck at the Station.  This is an 8 hour class and all Sat classes start promptly at 8:30 AM.  Lunch will be furnished as noted by the *.  The ABS class on 30 July is restricted to Destin Jr Life Guard members only and presently is full.

PR- REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ASSURE THERE WILL BE ROOM TO ACCOMODATE YOU IN THE CLASS.

For more information, contact; Stan Smith