UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY COASTAL NORTH CAROLINA Your guide to safe boating
The Thrill of Safe Boating
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary boating courses provide instruction to boaters at all levels, from the fundamental to the advanced. Our courses (virtual and classroom) are taught by experienced and knowledgeable CGAUX instructors committed to the highest standards of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. They are offered in two modalities: virtual, video conference with CGAUX Virtual PE Instructors, and classroom setting with CGAUX PE Instructors.
- Introduction to Marine Navigation Using GPS and Chart Plotters
- OBX Waterways: A Virtual Tour from the Boater's Perspective
- Boat America Boating Safety Class
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Boater Education Activities:
OBX Waterways: A Virtual Tour from the Boater's Perspective
This is a two hour Zoom seminar directed at locals that are new or relatively new boaters as well as visitors bringing their boats for their vacation, or who plan to rent a boat while they are here. We are planning to present this course every two weeks on Monday evenings at 7:00 PM. The first session is scehduled for January 19th. We
This is a two hour Zoom seminar directed at locals that are new or relatively new boaters as well as visitors bringing their boats for their vacation, or who plan to rent a boat while they are here. We are planning to present this course every two weeks on Monday evenings at 7:00 PM. The first session is scehduled for January 19th. We are charging $20.00 per person.
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Introduction to Marine Navigation Using GPS and Chart Plotters
This is an in depth seminar that teaches classical marine navigation and how to use electronic chart plotters. We have been asked for this type of course for years. West Marine provided us with a $2500 chart plotter to use with this class. This is an in person class to be held at the Southern Shores Fire Department. The first session
This is an in depth seminar that teaches classical marine navigation and how to use electronic chart plotters. We have been asked for this type of course for years. West Marine provided us with a $2500 chart plotter to use with this class. This is an in person class to be held at the Southern Shores Fire Department. The first session is scheduled for December 13th. We are charging $60 and there is an early sign up discount of $10.00
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Boat America
Boat America
Boat America is a boating certificate class that offers an in-depth and interesting boating safety course, and provides the knowledge needed to obtain a boating certificate.
Some insurance companies will offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete this course. Introduction to Boating: types of boats, hull des
Boat America is a boating certificate class that offers an in-depth and interesting boating safety course, and provides the knowledge needed to obtain a boating certificate.
Some insurance companies will offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete this course. Introduction to Boating: types of boats, hull designs, types of engines, boating terms, and maintenance.
- Boating Law: boat registration, regulations, hull identification numbers, required safety equipment, Federal boating laws, state boating laws, and accident reporting.
- Trailering: types of trailers, hitches, towing a trailer, and float plans.
- Safe Operation and Navigation: buoys and beacons, aids to navigation, navigation rules, docking, PWC operation, and the dangers of alcohol on the water.
- Safety Equipment: Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs), fire extinguishers, sound-producing devices, visual distress signals, engine cutoff switches, and other safety equipment.
- Boating Emergencies: hypothermia, dehydration, boating accidents, man overboard, capsizing, emergency radio calls, carbon monoxide dangers, and weather.
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