Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 24-11 announces spring boating class

 

WEST HAVEN — U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 24-11 is offering a one-day About Boating Safely class from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  April 5, according to a release.

 

"In a classroom format, attendees will learn general information about boats and maintenance, navigation rules and aids to navigation, what to do in case of boating emergencies and Connecticut-specific law and regulations," the release said.  "Individuals who successfully complete this course will qualify for both the Connecticut Safe Boating Certificate and the Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation."  

 

The course fee is $60.00.  

 

The classes will be held at the USCG Auxiliary West Haven Flotilla facility, 1 Kimberly Avenue, West Haven.   For more information or to register, contact either Charlie Phippen at (860) 828-5438 or David Wendelowski at(203) 932-2651.  

 

Alternatively, information and on-line registration is available at http://a0142411.uscgaux.info/educ.html. A free State of CT Conservation ID Number must be obtained before the class by registering at ct.outdoorcentral.net.