Locals can take the Boat America class and complete the proctored test on the same day, in the same location at US Coast Guard Auxiliary Milford Flotilla starting on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 8 a.m. at its training center located at 1 Helwig St. in Milford.
Boat America will cover all the basic topics required for the safe operation of recreational boating and seamanship. It will also cover safe personal watercraft operation and towing. Successful completion of this eight-hour ABS course satisfies the Connecticut licensing requirements for boats, personal watercraft and towing.
Family participation is encouraged. The cost is $60 per person. Light refreshments will be available.
For advance registration prior to the class date, go to a0142403.uscgaux.info/. You can sign up there for the class and pay by credit card online. After registering for the course, instructions for the Boat America course will be emailed to you. To pay at the door by check or cash, arrive at 7:30 a.m.
All students must obtain a Connecticut conservation ID number before taking the BA/PWC/TOW class. To register for a free ID number, go to ct.aspirafocus.com/internetsales.
This will be the last class taught in 2023.
For more information about US Coast Guard Auxiliary courses, call Thomas R. Violante, flotilla commander, at 203-710-7878, email him at milfordflot073inc@gmail.com or visit a0142403.uscgaux.info/. For more information on U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary safe boating classes, visit cgaux.org/boatinged/.