“About Boating Safety,”, a free single-session program offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, will be held at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on April 16 and May 28.
Seating is limited but individuals and families are welcome and encouraged to attend the course which is sponsored by funded by the Perry J. Cohen Foundation in memory of one of the two teenagers lost a sea in July 2015.
The course overview includes “Know Your Boat,” “Before You Get Underway,” “Navigating the Waterways,” “Operating Your Vessel Safely,” “Legal Requirements of Boating,” “Boating Emergencies – What To Do,” and “Enjoying Water Sports With Your Boat.”
A Florida Boating Safety Education ID Card will be issued and mailed to all participants who pass the final exam. All instructors are U.S. Coast Guard certified.
Coffee and pastries will be available to early arrivals. To register, contact Ed Zaret at 305-586-3564, or edwardzaret@comcast.net.