BOATING EDUCATION... U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary courses provide instruction to boaters at all levels, from the fundamental to the advanced. Our courses are taught by experienced and knowledgeable instructors committed to the highest standards of the U.S. Coast Guard.

SAFE BOATING EDUCATION (ABS):

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary ABS course provides 7 hrs of detailed interactive instruction (beyond that available with most on-line courses) for boaters at all levels from fundamental to advanced. Our boater safety course is taught by experienced and knowledgeable members of the USCG Auxiliary.

Pre-registration is encouraged. $35 attendee fee covers training materials & course completion certificates.
USCGAUX About Boating Safety courses at Lake Wheeler Park Conference Room:

  • April 18th and 20th (Part 1 Monday, Part 2 Wednesday 6:30-10:00PM each evening)
  • May 16th and 18th
  • June 13th and 15th
  • July 25th and 27th

To register contact: Benjamin Coats, Asst. Park Manager, Lake Wheeler Park,
6404 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh, NC
Phone 919-662-5704, Fax 919-662-5718, or e-mail to: ben.coats@raleighnc.gov

USCGAUX About Boating Safety courses at Falls Lake office of US Army Corp of Engineers., 11405 Falls of Neuse Rd, Wake Forest, NC :
  • April 9th (Part 1 & 2 are presented together all day Saturday from 8:30AM- 4:00PM)
  • May 14th
  • Sept. 10th

To register: contact William Fort, Raleigh USCGAUX 09-10 flotilla.
Phone 919-752-0166 or email to: wfort@nc.rr.com

Personal Water Craft Safety (PWC):

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GPS for Mariners (GPSFM):

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How to Read A Nautical Chart (HRNC):

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