7^th District
Division 8 Flotilla 7
Englewood, FL

Public Classes

USCGAUX Member teaching boating safety in classroom

About Boating Safety at Flotilla 8-7

The Boating Skills and Seamanship

The Boating Skills and Seamanship (BS&S) course provides basic information for beginner and experienced boaters about power boating, including PWC operations. Learn which boat is right for you, equipment for your boat, trailering, handling on the water, highway signs, the rules you must follow, piloting, lines and knots, weather, marine radio procedures and more. The course qualifies as a Safe Boating course in the State of Florida.

9/8/2016 Registration from 6:00-7:00 pm. Classes meet Monday and Thursday 6:00-9:00 pm 9/12 to 10/3.

10/6/2016 Registration from 6:00-7:00 pm. Classes meet Monday and Thursday 6:00-9:00 pm 10/17 to 11/7.

1/5/2017 Registration from 6:00-7:00 pm. Classes meet Monday and Thursday 6:00-9:00 pm 1/9 to 1/30.

2/2/2017 Registration from 6:00-7:00 pm. Classes meet Monday and Thursday 6:00-9:00 pm 2/6 to 2/27. $45.00/$65.00 per couple.

For further information contact our Education Officer. FSO-PE

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Always Boat Safely (ABS)

This beginner boating class will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in many states. Many boat insurance companies will offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete Always Boat Safefy. This course will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in many states.

This will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license. For further information contact our Public Education Officer FSO-PE

Suddenly In Command

A safety course for what to do if the operator of the boat becomes incapacitated. A great course for spouse, older children and other adults who normally accompany you when go boating.

This 4-hour boating safety primer is designed for those not generally at the helm, and will help you to “be prepared” with the basics in case of an emergency.

You will learn about your vessel, including nomenclature and operating principles including starting the engine. Also included are descriptions of what causes boating mishaps and how to minimize them, basic boat handling and what equipment should be on board.

3/2/2017 Registration from 6:00-7:00 pm. Classe meets on 3/3 from 6:00-9:00 pm. $15.00/$25.00 per couple For further information contact our Public Education Officer FSO-PE

GPS for Mariners

This course teaches the student charting and plotting with emphasis on using a GPS chart plotter. The chart plotter will be provided for training and practice.