As the summer boating season approaches, now is the perfect time to take a boater’s safety class. US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 1-8, “Guardians of the Blackwater”, will offer About Boating Safely, their premier boater safety class, at the Milton Fire Department this Saturday. This 8-hour class covers basic legal requirements for boaters, boating safety, elements of boat handling, as well as how to handle some common boating emergencies. There is an exam at the end of the class. A passing score will make the boater eligible for a State of Florida Boating ID card, a requirement for boaters under 26 years of age to operate a boat alone in state waters.
The class will begin at 9 a.m. in the training room of the City of Milton Fire Department, 5321 Stewart Street in Milton. The class materials cost $35 per person, or $35 per family (up to 4) sharing a book. To register or ask any questions, contact FSO-PE Jerry Damico at 791-1266.
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