US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 1-8, “Guardians of the Blackwater”, in partnership with the City of Milton Fire Department, will offer About Boating Safely, their premier boater safety class at the City of Milton Fire Department on Saturday, August 10.
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 examination 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 25 years of age to operate a boat alone in state waters.
The class will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 10 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 with any questions, contact FSO-PE Jerry Damico at (850) 791-1266.
This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: Boaters Safety Class in Milton