Flotilla 83 to Hold Boating Class, 19 July

WILDWOOD – Flotilla 83 serving the Avalon, Sea Isle City, Stone Harbor and the Wildwoods announces its Boating Safely class for July 19, 2014.
Legendary Philadelphia Flyers Goal Tender, Bernie Parent, an avid boater and supporter of the U.S. Coast Guard and Auxiliary efforts will be on hand to sign autographs and meet class attendees. Class registrants will have the opportunity to win a goalie mask autographed by the Flyers great.
Parent was chosen by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1967. Parent recorded a solid 2.48 GAA with 4 shutouts in helping the Flyers finish first in the NHL’s West Division.
In 1973 Parent sparkled in leading the league with a 1.89 GAA and 12 shutouts. As a result, he was awarded the coveted Conn Smythe Trophy while leading the Flyers to the first of two Stanley Cup Championships. The following year was much of the same, adding another Vezina Trophy, a second Conn Smythe Trophy and Stanley Cup. A lost statistic is the fact that Parent played on a team that lead the NHL in penalty minutes thus killing penalties. “Only the Lord saves more than Bernie Parent” became a catch-phrase and bumper sticker in Philadelphia in those years.
Bernie is also co-author in an inspirational book “Journey through Risk and Fear” that helps readers face their fears and find their purpose in life.
Boating Safely:
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:
July 19
Boating Safety
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pier 47 Marina
Route 47
3001 Wildwood Blvd
Wildwood, NJ 08260
609-886-6243
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.