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2 Nights for 2 Weeks - America's Boating Course

The 2 Nights for 2 Weeks - America's Boating Course meets on Tuesday and Thursday nights for two weeks and is designed to be useful to all boaters. PWC operators, fisherman, and sail and power boaters will benefit from this course. All boaters are subject to nautical rules and regulations. Every boater should learn and respect traditional boating courtesies. This course is designed to be of interest to the entire family; children fourteen and older are welcome. We encourage your family to attend.
The 2 Nights for 2 Weeks - America's Boating Course contains four chapters which cover information to make your boating experience safer and more comfortable. Tips on being a more courteous boat operator and laws and regulations to which you must adhere. Course Outline is listed below.
The course meets the educational standards of the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and features a proctored examination as required by many states and insurance companies. The course will provide instruction and examination for laws and regulations of state and local authorities. Upon passing the examination a certificate is issued.

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Next 2 Nights for 2 Weeks
America's Boating Course

March 9 & 11, 2010
March 16 & 18, 2010

October 19 & 21, 2010
October 26 & 28, 2010
Class starts at 7:30 PM

Preregistration Required

Class is limited to 50 students
Please call 336-282-3870 to preregister

Course Cost: $55.00
Irving Park United Methodist Church
1510 W Cone Blvd
Greensboro, NC
(Directions)
2 Nights for 2 Weeks Course Including Exam
If you have questons Call Mack Gordy (H) 336-282-3870 or send email to course questions



Course Outline

Chapter - 1 Section 1 - Getting Started
Section 2 - Required Safety Equipment
Section 3 - Going Boating
Chapter 2 - Section 4 - Navigation Rules
Section 5 - Navigation Aids
Section 6 - Lights and Sound Signals
Section 7 - Government Regulations
Section 8 - State and Local Regulations
Chapter 3 - Section 9 - Finding Your Way
Section 10 - Anchoring
Section 11 - Adverse Conditions and Emergencies
Section 12 - Communications Afloat
Chapter 4 - Section 13 - Water Sports Safety
Section 14 - Trailering
Section 15 - Personal Watercraft Operation
Section 16 - Knots and Lines

National Safe Boating Test



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