The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 24-2 is offering an “About Boating Safely” course on Sunday, July 15.
About Boating Safely is an eight-hour course, starting at 8 a.m. Successful completion of the course satisfies the Connecticut licensing requirements for both boats and personal watercraft. Instruction will cover all the basic topics involved in the safe operation of recreational boating and seamanship.
All students will need to obtain a State of Connecticut Conservation ID number before taking the ABS/PWC class. To register for a free ID number, visit ct.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales/Sales.
Flotilla 24-2 is located at 1 Birdseye St. in Stratford at the Birdseye Boat Ramp. The cost of the class is $50 per student. Pre-registration is required. To register, email Flotilla242@comcast.net or call 203-381-2085.
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed civilian component of the U.S. Coast Guard and supports the Coast Guard in nearly all mission areas. The Auxiliary was created by Congress in 1939. For more information, visit cgaux.org.