Flotilla 22-10 Public Education Classes

***NOTICE TO BOATERS***

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 13,
IN A BOAT LESS THAN 21 FEET IN LENGTH, WHILE UNDERWAY,
MUST WEAR A COAST GUARD APPROVED LIFE JACKET.

We have several Classes starting session for 2010 which will be held throughout the year in the Severna Park and Glen Burnie Areas of Maryland - see below for details.

Maryland law states that anyone born on or after July 1, 1972 must possess a certificate of boating safety education in order to operate any motorized vessel. This certificate is non-renewable and must be carried by the operator at all times while operating a vessel. Officers may or may not ask to see the certificate during a vessel check and, if not provided, you can be charged with a minimum of $25.00 for the first offense and up to $500.00 for each offense thereafter.

About Boating Safely

The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary's ABOUT BOATING SAFELY - MULTI-SESSION Class. If you are interested in an exciting, in-depth boating safety course, check out the multi-session classroom version of our popular online boating course.

This beginner boating class will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in many states. Many boat insurance companies will offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete About Boating Safely.

Instructed by Division 22 Flotilla 10

Date and Location: 

West Marine 6651 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, MD. .

• September 18 & 19 - 9am - 1pm

If interested, please contact David Bourdon (FSO-PE), email: mooringsdmi@comcast.net

 

Boating Skills and Seamanship

The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary's Boating Skills and Seamanship (BS&S) course is a comprehensive course designed for both the experienced and the novice boater.  The course, now in its 13th edition published in 2007, consists of 8 core required two hour lessons plus five elective lessons, providing up-to-date knowledge for handling boats in all conditions.

Instructed by Division 22 Flotilla 10

Date and Location: Late Winter - Early Spring 2011 TBD

Severna Park High School 60 Robinson Road - Room 112. 

If interested, please contact David Bourdon (FSO-PE),  email: mooringsdmi@comcast.net

 

Suddenly in Command

The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary's SUDDENLY IN COMMAND (SIC) -
The captain becomes incapacitated or falls overboard; you purchase a new boat and step aboard for the first time. You are Suddenly In Command.

This 4-hour boating safety primer is designed for those not generally at the helm, and will help you to “be prepared” with the basics in case of an emergency.

You will learn about your vessel, including nomenclature and operating principles including starting the engine. Also included are descriptions of what causes boating mishaps and how to minimize them, basic boat handling and what equipment should be on board. Misfortune occurs in seconds, and you have the rest of your life to be grateful that you knew what to do because you were prepared.

Instructed by Division 22 Flotilla 10

Date and Location: 

August 21, 2010, West Marine 6651 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, MD. 9am - 1pm.

If interested, please contact David Bourdon (FSO-PE),  email: mooringsdmi@comcast.net

 

Please feel free to contact David Bourdon  or Vince Ceverizzo if you have any questions about the class. The above schedule is subject to change when the instructors become faced with unforeseen circumstances. When possible, you will be notified. Should the day school be CLOSED to bad weather, the night class will be POSTPONED to the next scheduled date.

ABS Classes begin at 0900 (9AM) and will run approximately four hours with two short breaks. Please sign the attendance sheet at the door on arriving. If you arrive late, please sign the sheet before you leave.

BS&S Classes begin at 1900 (7PM) and will run approximately two hours with one short break. Please sign the attendance sheet at the door on arriving. If you arrive late, please sign the sheet before you leave.

Suddenly In Command Classes begin at 0900 (9AM) and will run approximately four hours with two short breaks. Please sign the attendance sheet at the door on arriving. If you arrive late, please sign the sheet before you leave.  This is a non-test course.

For homework, answer the study guide questions for the last lesson taught and read the chapter for the next lesson and final exam.

To be awarded a certificate, a score of 80% or higher must be made on the final exam. This allows no more than 10 out of 50 questions to be wrong.

THERE IS NO SMOKING IN THE BUILDINGS, NO EATING OR DRINKING IS ALLOWED IN THE CLASSROOMS.

Contact:

David Bourdon (FSO-PE)
email: mooringsdmi@comcast.net

or vcerverizzo@yahoo.com

Vince Ceverizzo (FC) vcerverizzo@yahoo/com