Boat smart! Take a boating safety course.(Column)

From: Trailer Boats | Date: January 1, 1998| Author: Davis, Fred | Copyright information

The boating safety course conducted by the United States Power Squadron and the United States Coast Guard tackles topics, such as handling of hulls under various conditions and recognition of navigational aides. Classes are held during off seasons and bad weather conditions and costs from $12 to $20.

Why take a boating safety class? This is a common question along with, what can I learn in a classroom that I can't learn while boating?

Boating safety classes are instructed ...

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