Flotilla 83 Announces 2014 Boating Safety Class Schedule

WILDWOOD – Flotilla 83 serving the Avalon, Sea Isle City, Stone Harbor and the Wildwoods announces today its schedule of Boating Safely classes for 2014.
This eight hour beginner boating class will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license in New Jersey. Additionally, many boat insurance companies will offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete the Boating Safely class.
Topics include:
• Introduction to Boating
• Boating Law
• Boat Safety Equipment
• Safe Boating
• Navigation
• Boating Problems
• Trailering, Storing and Protecting Your Boat
• Hunting and Fishing, Water-skiing and River Boating
Class location and schedule is as follows:
April 5
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$45
Island Marine Center
2602 Shore Road
Ocean View, NJ 08230
609-624-1117
April 12, June 28 & July 19
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$45
Pier 47 Marina
Route 47 – 3001 Wildwood Blvd., Wildwood
609-886-6243
May 10, Aug. 9, Sept. 20 & Oct. 18
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$45
Cape May Court House Library
30 Mechanic Street, Cape May County Court House
609-463-6350
June 7
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$60
Avalon Yacht Club
7th and Bay Street, Avalon
609-263-6272
The cost for these classes is $ 45. Proceeds fund the ongoing missions of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 83.
For more information about the classes, or to register, contact Allen Nordt at (609) 463-9692 or via e-mail at abscgaux83@hotmail.com or go to www.uscgaux-wwnj.org for more information about the classes, the USCG Auxiliary and the flotilla.
Established by Congress in 1939, the 30,000 members of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary are Semper Paratus (Always Ready).
Vessel safety checks, harbor patrols, safe boating courses, search and rescue and marine environmental protection are just a few of the services provided by the Auxiliary.
Each year, Auxiliarists volunteer more than two million hours benefiting boaters and their families.