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Flotilla 01
Division 18

South Haven, MI
BOATING EDUCATION
Taught by experienced and knowledgeable instructors committed to the highest standards of the U.S. Coast Guard, our courses provide instruction to boaters at all levels, from basic to advanced.

For a list of currently available classes across the country (including our area), please visit the national U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Classes page or the Boat/US Foundation Courseline Online site.

Multi-Lesson Classroom Courses
Avg. Length of Class
Audience
Boating Skills & Seamanship - For both beginning and experienced powerboaters. 5-13 sessions Power Boaters
Sailing Fundamentals - For both beginning and experienced sailors. (Also known as 'Let's Go Sailing'.) 2-4 sessions Sailors
Sailing & Seamanship - A comprehensive course to prepare the sailor with the knowledge needed to safely operate a sailboat. 7 sessions Sailors
Basic Coastal Navigation - An introduction to coastal piloting. 6 sessions All boaters
Advanced Coastal Navigation - For boaters who want to learn further advanced piloting techniques. 6 sessions All boaters
Seminar (One-Day) Classroom Courses
Avg. Length of Class
Audience
America's Boating Course - a unique study program covering the fundamentals of boating. Designed for all types of watercraft. 8 hours All Boaters
Boating Safely - Oriented toward hunters, anglers, skiers and operators of PWCs. 8 hours All boaters
GPS for Mariners - A basic introduction to navigating with GPS (Global Positioning System). 2 hours All Boaters
PWC Safety - A basic introduction to the safety issues involved when operating a PWC. 8 hours All Boaters
State Courses - State specific boating rules/laws are taught. 8 hours All Boaters
Boating Fun - Teaches basic safe boating concepts to children in grades K-3. 1 hour 4-9 Year Olds
Waypoints - A version of 'Boating Safely' for older children and youths in grades 4-6. 1-3 hours 10-12 Year Olds

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