U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 29’s Public Affairs Officer Roy Crittenden told lakelanier.com today that about 180 people have taken their Boating Safely course since February 2013. He is thrilled with that number, but it’s not high enough. Officer Crittenden wants you to take the course too.
The next one-day, seven-lesson Boating Safely course offered by Lake Lanier’s Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 29 is scheduled for Saturday, July 13th. The June 15th session is completely full.
If you hope to reserve a seat for July 13th, you’d better act lively, sailor. Otherwise, your hopes will sink like a barnacled scow after hitting reefs in pirate-infested high seas, me hearties.
Classes run from 8:30 AM until about 4:30 PM. The lessons are taught at the Coast Guard Auxiliary Operations Center near the entrance to Aqualand Marina, 6595 Lights Ferry Road, in Flowery Branch.
The course costs $40 per person, but discounts are extended for additional family members.
The course also serves as a PWC-certified course for children under 16 years old.
The benefits from the Auxiliary are significant. Unless you are insured by Honest Fred’s Bait, Tackle & Discount Boat Insurance, you’ll probably get a break on your insurance premiums. The Corps of Engineers at Lakes Lanier and Allatoona will give you a free one-year day parks pass if you provide them with evidence of completing this approved safe boating course. That’s worth another $30.
Take the Boating Safely Course. Save some money … and maybe a life or two.
Boating Safely Highlights
- Know your boat
- Before you get under way
- Navigating the waterways
- Operating your vessel safely
- Legal requirements of boating
- Boating emergencies “What to do”
- Enjoy water sports with your boat
- State of Georgia regulations
Information & Registration
Flotilla Commander Pat Lindsey
- Phone: 770-271-4059
- E-mail: [email protected]
Public Affairs Officer Roy Crittenden
- Phone: 770-393-4382
- E-mail: [email protected]
