The US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Solomons Flotilla 23-2, will present a two-session Maryland Boating Safety Education course on Saturday, February 22 and Saturday, March 1. The class will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM with a lunch break at noon. The class will be presented in the La Plata Town Police Department at 101 La Grange Avenue.

Graduates of this course will receive the MD Boater Safety Education certificate. This certificate must be carried by any person born after July 1, 1972 while that person operates a registered vessel in MD waters.

Students must attend both sessions and pass a final examination in order to obtain the certificate.

Topics include: Introduction to Boating Terms, Boating Equipment, Boat Trailering, Boat Handling Underway, Navigation Aids, Boating Emergencies, MD Boating Laws, Jet Ski Operation, Water Skiing Regulations, Hunting and Fishing.

Space is limited. Contact Gary Smith at 410-326-8377 or fsope.232@hotmail.com to preregister.

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