United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 83 Announces June – July 2011 Boating Safety Class

WILDWOOD – Flotilla 83 serving the Avalon, Sea Isle City, Stone Harbor and the Wildwoods announces today its schedule of Boating Safely classes for May through July of 2011.
Boating Safely:
This beginner boating class will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in New Jersey. Many boat insurance companies will offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete About Boating Safely.
TOPICS INCLUDE
• Introduction to Boating
• Boating
• 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:
June 4 Boating Safely 8:30AM to 5:00PM Avalon Yacht Club
7th and Bay Street
Avalon
609-263-6272
Jim Waters
June 7 & 14 Boating Safely 4:30PM to 8:30PM Cape May Court House Library
30 Mechanic Street
Cape May County Courthouse
609-463-6350
June 18 Boating Safely 8:30AM to 5:00PM Pier 47 Marina
Route 47 – 3001 Wildwood Blvd
Wildwood
609-886-6243
July 23 Boating Safely 8:30AM to 5:00PM Pier 47 Marina
Route 47 – 3001 Wildwood Blvd
Wildwood
609-886-6243
For more information about the classes, or to register, contact A.J. Nordt at (609) 463-9692 or via e-mail at anordt@ocean.city.k12.nj.us or go to http://a0530803.uscgaux.info 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.