Introduction To Basic Boating Safety
Schedule and Course Information
22 February 2023 - Revision # 0
Part of Southern Maine Community College Business and Community Division
On Zoom
7 pm to 9 pm
Course Description and Requirements
"Introduction to Basic Boating Safety” is designed as a seminar for the novice boater to provide the most important safety needed. It focuses on safety equipment and best practices while also encouraging additional boater safety classes, a certificate course, and vessel safety check.
You will receive Zoom link a few days before class starts.
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Dates |
Topics To Be Covered For Dates Listed |
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| 2/22/2023 | Boaters and their responsibilities, Problems on the water, The Law, Boating Fatalities, Reasons for boating Accidents, Life Jackets, Communications, Distress signals, Paddle craft, Hazards, Maine Regulations, New Federal Laws, Engine safety, Fuel Safety, Anchoring, Carbon monoxide | S. Gelder |
| 3/1/2023 | Obstructions, Bad decisions, Priority, Person overboard, Capsizing, Cold water exposure, Navigation rules, Navigation Lights, Charts and Navigation signs, Weather | S. Gelder |
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Contact Information Classroom Chairperson Everett L. Henry II Flotilla Staff Officer- Public Education Email: Everett L. Henry II |
DEDICATED TO PROMOTING
RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY
THINK BEFORE YOU DRINK,
BE A RESPONSIBLE BOAT OPERATOR
Casco Bay Flotilla 2-1
Schedule A Free
Vessel Safety Check Portland, Maine Area