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America's Boating Course (Winona, Minnesota):
- Course Description:
- America's Boating Course (ABC) is a 9 hour basic boating course designed to appeal to hunters, anglers, personal watercraft operators and other boaters who cannot find time for a full, comprehensive course. The course addresses the following topics: Introduction to Boating; Boating Laws; Boating Safety Equipment; Safe Boating; Navigation; Boating Problems; Trailering, Storing and Protecting Your Boat; Hunting and Fishing; Water-skiing and River Boating. Some insurance companies will offer a discount on boat insurance to those boaters who complete the course and successfully pass an exam. An individual who successfully completes the course and exam is awarded a U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary certificate. The course is recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard and approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). Students, age 12-16, who attend the course and successfully pass the test, may submit an Application for Minnesota Watercraft Operator's Permit. A parent of a student, age 12-16, is required to be present with the student. Both student and parent need to register and pay for the class.
- Instructors:
- U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Guest Speakers
- Course Fee:
- $25.00. Fee includes course materials. Make checks payable to "Winona Community Education".
- Location:
- Winona Middle School Media Center Classroom (First Floor)
1570 Homer Road, Winona
- 2007 Schedule:
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Thursdays (3): April 12th, April 19th and April 26th, 2007
- Registration:
- — In person: at Winona Community Education, 105A Lincoln Building, 654 Huff Street, Winona, Minnesota 55987, or
— By mail: Send student's name, address and phone number along with a check written out to "Winona Community Education" to address above.
- Instructor Contact:
- Jim Bertram, Vice Flotilla Commander, La Crosse Flotilla 25, USCG Auxiliary
e-mail: jcgabertram@charter.net |
