boating courses

[412lorie]

would any of you know where to go about taking a safety course for boating around pittsburgh pa. south hills area. or how do i go about contacting to find out?

 

[gcboat]

Re: boating courses

Your local Coast Guard Auxilliary sponsors safe boating courses throughout the year. Need to find the nearest one to you and get their schedule. The cost is minimal - books, charts, etc. - You will enjoy it and your insurance company will usually give you a break on your rates for completing the course. Everyone who operates a boat should take one.
Try this link : http://a08207.uscgaux.info/

 

[cjg117]

Re: boating courses

If I can remember correctly for me it was at my local Department of Environmental Protection. They had all the information.

 

[ziggy]

Re: boating courses

or the united states power squadron is another option. they're very much like the aux. and have many good classes available......

http://www.usps.org/cgi-bin/sfind.cgi

 

[rndn]

Re: boating courses

I was not aware of the United States Power Squadron. Thanks for the info.

 

[pasquipa]

Re: boating courses

I took a boating safety course online three years ago, passed it, and obtained a boating safety certificate which entitled me to 5% off my boat insurance. I think it cost me about $20.00. Here's the link: http://www.boatingbasicsonline.com