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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 2 begins July 2010. All Jet Ski Operators 35 years or under are required to have a Boating Course. By 1 May 2010, North Carolina Law requires that all Jet Ski and 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 2010:
- March 20
- April 17
- May 15
- June 19
- July 17
- August 21
- September 18
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 Gazette 378 Lizard Creek Road Littleton, NC 27850. Phone 252 586 2700, E-mail - lggnews@lakegastongazette.com
COAST GUARD AUXILIARY, KERR LAKE APPROVED BOATING SAFETY COURSE
Location: Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce 414 S.Garnett Street Henderson, NC
Date and Time: 1st Session: Tuesday, March 16, 6 to 10 pm. 2nd Session: Thursday, March 18, 6 to 10 pm
Total Cost: - $30.00--Includes "ABOUT BOATING SAFETY" textbook. A successful completion Certificate and boat decal.
Contact, Registration, and Information:
Gene Midyette Phone 252 456 2750 cell 252 432 0004, E-mail genemidyette@gloryroad.net And Shannon Maness cell 919 339 9201 E-mail smaness@nc.rr.com