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About Boating Safely

MARINA DEL REY, CA — Flotilla 12-42 of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will be offering a four-week About Boating Safely course, beginning June 4, 2013.  Classes will meet every Tuesday evening, from 7:00pm to 9:30pm, at California Yacht Club, 4469 Admiralty Way in Marina del Rey. 


About Boating Safely is a concise yet comprehensive boating safety course that covers boating basics, such as what to do before getting underway, operating your boat or personal watercraft safely, safety equipment, navigating the waterways, legal requirements, handling boating emergencies, and using your marine radio.  Many insurance companies will offer discounts on boat insurance for taking and passing such a course.


Course fees are $45.00 per person or $55.00 per couple, if paid in advance.  Both options include one textbook and one set of course materials. This class is expected to fill quickly, so reserve your spot today. See website at www.uscga1242.org/classes.html to register.

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For more information please email classes@uscga1242.org or call 424-248-7190


To learn about other courses or services provided by the Coast Guard Auxiliary, please visit us online at www.uscga1242.org.

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