This day long course is presented by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. It meets the boating education requirements of all states, including VA, MD, and DC. Students receive a course manual (About Boating Safely), instruction from active and retired Coast Guard personnel and licensed merchant marine officers with decades of experience on local and offshore waters, a completion certificate and wallet card for use if boarded by marine police, free membership in BOAT/US and West Marine Store discounts. For more information, or to enroll in the class, contact: Rich Miller, 703 780 3765, or email eaglesailor75@cox.net. The course costs $40 ($60 for two who share a single manual).
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