Boating Safety Classes
Note new Mandatory Boating Education Laws for VA and NC
VA: All jet ski operators under the age of 35
NC: All Boaters under the age of 26
In Virginia, there are many ways to comply with the boating safety education requirement. Check out this link for classroom courses, internet courses, and challenge exams:
http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/boating/education/requirement/steps-to-requirement.asp
In North Carolina, boaters can complete the USCGA course (see schedule below) or get a certificate of completion from the US Power Squadron in their local area; completing an NC Wildlife Resources class; or go on line to any of the following National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) endorsed sites (fees may vary):
http://www.boaterexam.com/usa/northcarolina/
US COAST GUARD AUXILIARY 2010 BOATING SCHEDULE
The US Coast Guard Auxiliary – Flotilla 9-3 (Flotilla 9, District 3) will provide seven classes for the 2010 Boating Safety Classes in the Lake Gaston Community (NC & VA)
The dates of the classes from March through Sept. will be held on the THIRD Saturday of each month and are:
March 20
April 17
May 15
June 19
July 17
August 21
September 18
Classes will be held from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
· Participants are to bring a lunch as we work through lunch.
· Cost is $30.00 per person.
· All materials are supplied by the CG Auxiliary
· Location: 252 River Road, Henrico, NC 27842 (Flotilla 9-3 Building)
· Send check payable to
· USCGA, to:
Lake Gaaston Gazette
378 Lizzard Creek Road
Littleton, NC 27850
Questions: Call 252-586-2700
or email to lggnews@lakegastongazette.com
· Include with check:
ü Name of participant (please print clearly)
ü Age (if under 21)
ü Date of Birth
ü Address
ü Phone Number
All classes are on Saturday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, with the exam given at the end of class.
Additional classes are taught by NC Wildlife Officers
Look for next years schedule in the spring
These classes will be held at Location to be announced or
Halifax County 4-H Rural Faison Center , Jackson.
Life Center.
A sign up sheet for these dates A sign up sheet for these dates will be
will be posted at the Roanoke posted at Northhampton Co. Parks
Rapids Parks and Recreation Dept. and Recreation Dept.
Contact number: 252-533-2847 Contact number: 252-534-1303
Or Contact Patrick Browne Or Dustin Durham 252-534-4021
252-586-5732
Or sign up on the Internet at www.ncwildlife.org.