WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – On Saturday, June 21, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will provide a special one-day boating course that satisfies all state boating education requirements.

According to a press release, the eight-hour session will be held at the Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation, located on 795 Ocean Highway in Supply.

“Any person born on or after January 1, 1988, must complete an approved boating safety course before operating a vessel with a motor of 10 hp or greater on North Carolina waters,” said Flotilla 10-5 in the release. “Even if not required by law to get the North Carolina boating license, many boaters take the boating safety course to save on their boat insurance.”

The course is intended for all types of recreational watercraft and will cover topics such as:

• Maintenance
• Preparing for safe and enjoyable outings
• Navigation rules and aids to navigation
• Guidelines to safely operate a boat or personal watercraft
• Boating emergencies
• State-specific laws and regulations

Running from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., the course will cost $35 for a single attendee or $30 for two or more attendees. Organizers asks that those wishing to participate bring cash or a check, since cards will not be accepted.

To register, send an email to CGAuxSafeBoating@ec.rr.com.

For more information, visit the Flotilla 10-5’s website.

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