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Flotilla 93
Lake Gaston, North Carolina/Virginia
9th Division, 5th District (South)
PUBLIC EDUCATION
America's Boating Course is an eight hour course covering the basics of boating and is appropriate for youth as well as the adult boater. Successful completion of this course satisfies the education requirement for youth to operate a PWC in both Virginia and North Carolina. Remember: Virginia now has a law that all boaters in the waters of Virginia will have proof of taking a Boating Course. Phase 4 begins July 2012. All PWC Operators and Motor Boat Operators 30 years of age or younger will meet these requirements by 1 July 2012 North Carolina Law effective 1 May of 2010 requires that all PWC and Motor Boat Operators under age 26 will have proof of taking a Boating Course, if they are operating a vessel with with an 10 HP engine or greater. The fee for the course is $30. Preregistration and prepayment are required. Courses are taught at the USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 93 Building, located at 252 River Road, 1/4 mile west of Route 46. Click here for directions.
Dates for 2012:
- March 17
- April 14
- May 19
- June 16
- July 21
- August 18
- September 15
All classes are on Saturday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, with the exam given at the end of class. Please bring your lunch - none will be provided. It is a busy day-but rewarding. Remember - preregistration and prepayment are required.
For more information on these classes, or to register, please contact the Lake Gaston Chamber of Commerce 2475 Eaton Ferry Road Littleton, NC 27850. Phone 252 586 5711 E-mail - lgcc@earthlink.net